social action

noun

an act which takes into account the actions and reactions of individuals or "agents". Associated with Max Weber.

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nounsocial action (uncountable)
  1. uncountablehuman sciencesan act which takes into account the actions and reactions of individuals or "agents". Associated with Max Weber.
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