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US federal law on website liability
In the United States, Section 230 is a section of the Communications Act of 1934 that was enacted as part of the Communications Decency Act of 1996, which
Section_230
Defunct American brokerage house (1989–1996)
incarceration of several executives and the closing of the firm in 1996. Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act was created in response to Stratton
Stratton_Oakmont
Radicalization via social media algorithms
site's algorithms aided terrorists in recommending ISIS videos to users. Section 230 is known to generally protect online platforms from civil liability for
Algorithmic_radicalization
Defunct classified advertising website
had been negligent. A federal judge dismissed the lawsuit, based on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. A month after the suit was filed,
Backpage
Proposed US legislation
first introduced in 2020 in the United States Congress. It aims to amend Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which allows operators of websites
EARN_IT_Act
2024 United States Third Circuit Court of Appeals case
Third Circuit in which the court held that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), 47 U.S.C. § 230, does not bar claims against TikTok, a video-sharing
Anderson_v._TikTok
Internet challenge revolving around the choking game
company was immune from a lawsuit under the Communications Decency Act and Section 230, which prevents liability based on the work of others. The Court of Appeals
Blackout_challenge
American lawyer (born 1973)
2020, Pai released an official statement pledging that he would clarify Section 230, a portion of the Communications Decency Act that provides immunity for
Ajit_Pai
1995 decision of the New York Supreme Court
of the Internet, including some lawmakers, leading to the passage of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act in 1996. Prodigy, an early online content
Stratton Oakmont, Inc. v. Prodigy Services Co.
Stratton_Oakmont,_Inc._v._Prodigy_Services_Co.
Largest and most influential technology companies in the world
and Facebook earned over 20% profit margins. Critics have alleged that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act allowed Big Tech to evade responsibility
Big_Tech
American actor (born 1981)
all of our lives." Gordon-Levitt has also lobbied for the repeal of Section 230. Gordon-Levitt had an older brother, Daniel Gordon-Levitt. On October
Joseph_Gordon-Levitt
American lawyer (born 1979)
began philosophically distancing himself from Pai, focusing on reforming Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. He continued to focus on 5G, announcing
Brendan_Carr
2023 United States Supreme Court case
covered by liability exemptions under section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which was established by section 509 of the Telecommunications Act of
Gonzalez_v._Google_LLC
Type of website edited collaboratively
infringing activities. In the United States, wikis may benefit from Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects sites that engage in
Wiki
1996 attempt by the United States Congress to regulate Internet pornography
known as Section 230 and remains in effect. The CDA is the short name of Title V of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, as specified in Section 501 of that
Communications_Decency_Act
Democrat agenda for a potential Democratic US president in 2029
the internet. The column described the proposal as including narrower Section 230 protections, a ban on social media accounts for children under 16, and
Project_2029
Classified advertisements website
"Personals" section in the United States in response to the passing of the Stop Enabling Sex Traffickers Act (SESTA), which removes Section 230 safe harbours
Craigslist
2008 United States court case
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, sitting en banc, held that immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) did not apply to an interactive
Fair Housing Council of San Fernando Valley v. Roommates.com, LLC
Fair_Housing_Council_of_San_Fernando_Valley_v._Roommates.com,_LLC
US communications/sex trafficking bills
knowingly assist, facilitate, or support sex trafficking, and amend the Section 230 safe harbors of the Communications Decency Act (which make online services
FOSTA-SESTA
2024 United States Supreme Court case
content moderation by interactive service providers on the Internet under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Moody and Paxton were challenges to
Moody_v._NetChoice,_LLC
Brands was within the scope of Section 230, which does not only apply to user-generated content. The court held that Section 230 allows "Good Samaritan" blocking
Jane Doe No. 14 v. Internet Brands, Inc.
Jane_Doe_No._14_v._Internet_Brands,_Inc.
1997 United States court case
Internet service providers for wrongs committed by their users under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The statute states that "No provider
Zeran_v._America_Online,_Inc.
and found that Google had immunity from the defamation charges under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects interactive computer
O'Kroley_v._Fastcase,_Inc.
Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that MySpace was immune under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 from liability for a sexual
Doe_v._MySpace,_Inc.
US Treasury Department rules publication
Circular 230 refers to Treasury Department Circular No. 230. This publication establishes the rules governing those who practice before the U.S. Internal
Circular_230
illegal content posted by users in Craigslist's erotic services section, but Section 230(c)(1) of the CDA provides that "no provider or user of an interactive
Dart_v._Craigslist,_Inc.
2021 United States court case
which the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit held that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act did not prevent a negligent design
Lemmon_v._Snap,_Inc.
the Northern District of California held that the action was barred by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act ("CDA") and dismissed the complaint
Goddard_v._Google,_Inc.
American charitable organization
January 28, 2008. "A victory for free knowledge: Florida judge rules Section 230 bars defamation claim against the Wikimedia Foundation". diff.wikimedia
Wikimedia_Foundation
German WWII transport glider
The DFS 230 was a German transport glider operated by the Luftwaffe in World War II. It was developed in 1933 by the Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug
DFS_230
American journalist (born 1948)
the ads to be First Amendment-protected speech. The ads also enjoyed Section 230 immunity, which generally holds websites harmless for content posted
Michael_Lacey_(editor)
American judge (born 1971)
rejected TikTok's position that it was immune from such suits under Section 230, and he explained that the position reflected "casual indifference to
Paul_Matey
Chemical compound
relate this structure to the name A-230, just add this particular structure to the prohibited compounds section. C01-A035 C01-A039 A-242 EA-3148 EA-3990
A-230
Pakistani law
in Sindh, which they claimed violated Section 230 (f) of the Election Act, 2017. The amendment to Section 230 of the Election Act 2017 was opposed by
Election_Act,_2017
USC 230". www.cybertelecom.org. Retrieved September 11, 2022. Forsyth, Scott (December 31, 2013). "Online defamation actions limited by Section 230". Detroit
Green_v._America_Online,_Inc.
2008), is a Seventh Circuit decision affirming a lower court ruling that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) provides immunity to Internet
Chicago Lawyers' Committee For Civil Rights Under Law v. Craigslist, Inc.
Chicago_Lawyers'_Committee_For_Civil_Rights_Under_Law_v._Craigslist,_Inc.
Court case involving internet service providers and user content
Appeals for the Ninth Circuit case in which the Ninth Circuit held that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA) rules that Yahoo!, Inc., as an
Barnes_v._Yahoo!,_Inc.
System to sort undesirable contributions
advertisements. In the United States, content moderation is governed by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, and has seen several cases concerning
Content_moderation
under the Communications Decency Act (CDA) United States Code Title 47 section 230(c)(1). It is also known as the Star Trek actress case as the plaintiff
Carafano v. Metrosplash.com, Inc.
Carafano_v._Metrosplash.com,_Inc.
Federal Court Case challenging section 230 of the Communications Decency Act
case concerning the legal immunity given to internet companies under section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. It was denied certiorari to the U
Malwarebytes, Inc. v. Enigma Software Group USA, LLC
Malwarebytes,_Inc._v._Enigma_Software_Group_USA,_LLC
Non-consensual distribution of sexually explicit material
websites as defendants alongside individuals who uploaded the images. Section 230 (§230) of the Communications Decency Act shields websites and service providers
Revenge_porn
2023 United States Supreme Court case
not permissible under the Antiterrorism Act, and did not address the Section 230 question. This decision also supported the Court's per curiam decision
Twitter,_Inc._v._Taamneh
American media scholar, blogger, & Internet activist (born 1973)
from Knight First Amendment Institute, for declaratory relief under section 230 of the US Communications Decency Act. He proposed to use a piece of software
Ethan_Zuckerman
upholding the legal protections enjoyed by online businesses as provided by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, though it raised unresolved questions
Blumenthal_v._Drudge
American actor and musician, half-brother of former President Bill Clinton
first-time offender can get—because his blood alcohol content measured 0.230% and 0.237% in a preliminary alcohol screening. In addition, because his
Roger_Clinton_Jr.
American journalist (born 1954)
Washington Post effective February 28, 2021. In his note, he advocated for Section 230 protections for social media companies. In October 2024, Baron spoke
Martin_Baron
2006 California Supreme Court case
interactive computer services" and therefore immune from liability under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The California Supreme Court reversed
Barrett_v._Rosenthal
American politician and attorney (born 1944)
December 2025, Durbin and Lindsey Graham introduced the Sunset Section 230 Act, to repeal Section 230. Durbin has been a major proponent of expanded Amtrak funding
Dick_Durbin
U.S. court case
Court held that online ticket resellers qualified for immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), and that such immunity preempted
Milgram_v._Orbitz
that Prodigy was the publisher, because it could delete messages. 1996 Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA), which states in part that "No
Online_service_provider_law
1996 U.S. legislation overhauling telecommunications regulations and laws
violating the First Amendment. Portions of Title V remain, including Section 230, which shields Internet firms from liability for the speech of their
Telecommunications Act of 1996
Telecommunications_Act_of_1996
US legal case
the Roommates material development test for limiting immunity under section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (CDA). A libel suit was pursued by
Jones v. Dirty World Entertainment Recordings LLC
Jones_v._Dirty_World_Entertainment_Recordings_LLC
American politician
on October 23, 2009, on the grounds that Craigslist is protected by Section 230 immunity. He and his wife Patricia live in Chicago's Mount Greenwood
Tom_Dart
against it due to protections that web platforms receive from laws like Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934. However, in cases in Europe and other
Litigation involving the Wikimedia Foundation
Litigation_involving_the_Wikimedia_Foundation
heavy burden on protected speech". Section 230 is a separate portion of the CDA that remains in effect. Section 230 says that operators of Internet services
Internet censorship in the United States
Internet_censorship_in_the_United_States
the purpose of patronizing a prostitute or promoting prostitution) or section 230.00 (prostitution) of the penal law, and the defendant’s participation
Expungement in the United States
Expungement_in_the_United_States
Blocking a user from an online community without their awareness
(Internet) Deplatforming Internet censorship Censorship by X Kill file Section 230 Shunning Terms of service Twitter suspensions Usenet Death Penalty Leerssen
Shadow_banning
Proposed law seeking to combat online child sexual abuse materials
on online platforms. The Act was intended to limit protections under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which, under certain circumstances
STOP_CSAM_Act
American attorney
online abuse—often draw national media attention. Goldberg is opposed to Section 230 of the U.S. Communications Decency Act (CDA), which exempts websites
Carrie_Goldberg
unaffected by the decision was Section 230, sometimes referred to as the "First Amendment of the Internet." This section is often credited with the subsequent
Censorship in the United States
Censorship_in_the_United_States
Classified advertisements website
dismissing a lawsuit in the Massachusetts Superior Court in May 2020 based on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Craigslist Backpage "Interview with
Armslist
American singer (born 1941)
survived HP's motion to dismiss, but his other claims were dismissed per Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Checker performed as well as appeared
Chubby_Checker
Arizona journalist and publisher (1949–2023)
be protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act of 1996 and the First Amendment. Backpage closed its adult ad section in January 2017 on
Jim_Larkin_(publisher)
American online review platform
attention. In 2020 PissedConsumer publicly weighed in on debates over Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, defending protections for websites
PissedConsumer
US federal law on sexually explicit material
another person in a manner consistent with section 230(c) of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 230 (c)) shall not constitute such selection or
Child Protection and Obscenity Enforcement Act
Child_Protection_and_Obscenity_Enforcement_Act
2019 US appeals court decision
a 2019 decision by the US Second Circuit Appeals Court holding that Section 230 bars civil terrorism claims against social media companies and internet
Force_v._Facebook,_Inc.
bill is part of broader efforts in Congress to reevaluate the scope of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which provides broad legal immunity
See Something, Say Something Online Act
See_Something,_Say_Something_Online_Act
2010 incident by Larry Sanger to the FBI targeting Wikimedia Commons
out that the Foundation's projects are created by web users, and cited Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act – something he notes U.S. Federal obscenity
Reporting of child pornography images on Wikimedia Commons
Reporting_of_child_pornography_images_on_Wikimedia_Commons
not alter that fact. Furthermore, Facebook was also protected under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act which provides immunity for internet
Young_v._Facebook,_Inc.
1991 US District Court decision
service providers were granted immunity as publishers and distributors by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act as an incentive to moderate posted
Cubby, Inc. v. CompuServe Inc.
Cubby,_Inc._v._CompuServe_Inc.
American lawyer
"Regulating Social Media: The Fight Over Section 230 — and Beyond", which identifies problems with Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act—the law
Michael_Posner_(lawyer)
Patent Progress, which is dedicated to patent issues. CCIA supported Section 230 when it passed in 1996 as it facilitated free speech online by giving
Computer & Communications Industry Association
Computer_&_Communications_Industry_Association
Codes. However, a cursory look at section 113 of the Criminal Code, section 180 of the Evidence Act and, section 230 of the CPC reveals a conflict. This
Perjury_in_Nigeria
American journalist (born 1968)
Retrieved January 8, 2021. Herchenroeder, Karl. "Parler Executive Defends Section 230, Platform Moderation Practices", Communications Daily, December 7, 2020
Amy_Peikoff
excessive rule-making, edit warring, and uneven policy application. Section 230 of the USA's 1996 Communications Decency Act gives Wikipedia important
Criticism_of_Wikipedia
American professional golfer (1951–2025)
protections accorded to providers of "interactive computer services" under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Zoeller was married to Diane, who
Fuzzy_Zoeller
1980 United States Supreme Court case
service providers, like Facebook and Twitter, under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Section 230 immunizes such providers from liability for content
Pruneyard Shopping Center v. Robins
Pruneyard_Shopping_Center_v._Robins
American travel services company
first public sale date. The company successfully claimed immunity under Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, and Milgram v. Orbitz was dismissed
CheapTickets
Digital Media Platform
Afghanistan". Committee to Protect Journalists. Retrieved 2022-11-02. "Section 230 heads to the Supreme Court". Columbia Journalism Review. Retrieved 2022-11-06
Zawia_Media
Legal provision
its users and hosted by the platform, subject to several conditions. Section 230 – US federal law on legal liability of online computer services providers
Safe_harbor_(law)
FCC commissioner
"Biden-Post saga collides with Section 230". POLITICO. Retrieved November 11, 2020. "Movement in Washington on Section 230". The Reporters Committee for
Nathan_Simington
American law professor
Cyber Exploitation and Violence Against Women. Citron is a critic of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, stating that it gives online platforms
Danielle_Citron
United States anti-obscenity law
the definition used in section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. § 230). Laslo, Matt. "The Fight Over Section 230—and the Internet as We
Comstock_Act_of_1873
Employment status in UK
It joins, "employee" under ERA 1996 section 230, see Autoclenz Ltd v Belcher "worker" under ERA 1996 section 230 "employment relationship" under EU law
Jobholder
2005 editorial controversy on Wikipedia
29, 2005, USA Today editorial, Seigenthaler criticized Congress for Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which protects ISPs and web sites
Wikipedia Seigenthaler biography incident
Wikipedia_Seigenthaler_biography_incident
Website for online discussions
part, forum owners and moderators in the United States are protected by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, which states that "[n]o provider or
Internet_forum
closely divided 4-3 decision, stating that Yelp's position fell within Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act as a publisher of user material, and
Hassell_v._Bird
Aspect of the legal system
14 August 2011. "Sentencing Act 2020: Section 230", legislation.gov.uk, The National Archives, 2020 c. 17 (s. 230) Newburn, Tim (2007). ""Tough on Crime":
Sentencing in England and Wales
Sentencing_in_England_and_Wales
Academic research and advocacy organization
“Regulating Social Media: The Fight Over Section 230 — and Beyond”, which identifies problems with Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act—the law
NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights
NYU_Stern_Center_for_Business_and_Human_Rights
1998 United States copyright law
Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) as well as other laws, in particular Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act, that basically mean they are under
Digital Millennium Copyright Act
Digital_Millennium_Copyright_Act
that they would endanger online free speech and social media by gutting Section 230, a law that enables platforms relied on by many users on the internet
Sex trafficking in the United States
Sex_trafficking_in_the_United_States
American freedom of speech legal case
even though they are not government agencies. Thomas suggested that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act had perhaps been construed too broadly
Knight First Amendment Institute v. Trump
Knight_First_Amendment_Institute_v._Trump
U.S. state anti-deplatforming law
whether this provision is actually enforceable, as it may be preempted by Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act (which states that the operators of
Texas_House_Bill_20
Model act made to help standardize U.S. state criminal laws
criminal statutes. It is also used frequently as a tool for comparison. Section 230.3 Abortion (Tentative draft 1959, Official draft 1962) of the MPC was
Model_Penal_Code
State highway in Pennsylvania, US
Pennsylvania Route 230 (PA 230) is a 28.4-mile (45.7 km) long state route in central Pennsylvania. Its western terminus is at an intersection with U.S
Pennsylvania_Route_230
2017 American film
as the design of the website itself. The suits particularly concerned Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. I am Jane Doe also follows congressional
I_Am_Jane_Doe
2019 American film
removal of positive reviews, or re-ordering of reviews, fell within the Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act's "traditional editorial functions
Billion_Dollar_Bully
Web-based travel fare aggregator service
Milgram v. Orbitz granted summary judgment for Orbitz, finding that Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act preempted the state law consumer fraud
Orbitz
Supreme law of South Africa
Constitutional Court (South Africa) The last section is numbered 243, but a section 230A was inserted after section 230 by the Sixth Amendment. "The South African
Constitution_of_South_Africa
State highway in Arkansas, United States
Highway 230 (AR 230, Ark. 230, and Hwy. 230) is a designation for four state highways in Arkansas. One route of 8.15 miles (13.12 km) begins at Highway 14/Highway 25
Arkansas_Highway_230
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From Sefton; town in the rushes.
Surname or Lastname
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English : variant of Sessions.
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Village of Rushes; Rush Settlement
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American, Anglo, Australian, British, English, French
From Baron's Estate; From the Town Near the Sea
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Section.
Surname or Lastname
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English : occupational name for a sexton or churchwarden, from Middle English sexteyn ‘sexton’ (Old French secrestein, from Latin sacristanus).Irish (Munster and midlands) : reduced Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Seastnáin ‘descendant of Seastnán, Seasnán’, a personal name meaning ‘bodyguard’, from seasuighim ‘to resist’, ‘to defend’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Lancashire, so called from Old Norse sef ‘rush’ + Old English tūn ‘enclosure’, ‘settlement’.
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From the Town Near the Sea
Biblical
station;
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Shakespearean
The Tragedy of Macbeth' Attendant to Macbeth.
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Action
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English Anglo Saxon
From the farm by the sea.
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British, English, Indian, Russian
Work
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Hindu, Indian
A Section; Portion; Festival; Strong; Occassion
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Church Custodian
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Boiled or Baked Buckwheat; Section
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From the farm by the sea.
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Selection
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The Light of Name
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English
Variant spelling of English Jamie, JAIME means "supplanter." Compare with masculine Jaime.
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From a misspelling of the English Shakespearean name Innogen, IMOGEN means "girl, maiden."Â
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Bengali, Greek, Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu, Ukrainian
Wise; Old Man; Saint who was a Trainer of Young Monks
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Biblical
His gift.
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English American
From the long hill.
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Wish
Male
Hawaiian
 Hawaiian unisex name KAILA means "style." Compare with strictly feminine Kaila.
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American, Australian, Christian, Danish, French, German, Latin
Lioness; Lion; Brave
Male
English
Short form of English Harvey, HARVE means "battle worthy."
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n.
The figure made up of all the points common to a superficies and a solid which meet, or to two superficies which meet, or to two lines which meet. In the first case the section is a superficies, in the second a line, and in the third a point.
n.
The act of cutting, or separation by cutting; as, the section of bodies.
n.
A right of action; as, the law gives an action for every claim.
a.
Consisting of sections, or capable of being divided into sections; as, a sectional steam boiler.
n.
The mutual or reciprocal action of chemical agents upon each other, or the action upon such chemical agents of some form of energy, as heat, light, or electricity, resulting in a chemical change in one or more of these agents, with the production of new compounds or the manifestation of distinctive characters. See Blowpipe reaction, Flame reaction, under Blowpipe, and Flame.
v. t.
To give sanction to; to ratify; to confirm; to approve.
a.
The act of choosing; choice; selection.
n.
Any action in resisting other action or force; counter tendency; movement in a contrary direction; reverse action.
v. t.
To place; to set; to appoint or assign to the occupation of a post, place, or office; as, to station troops on the right of an army; to station a sentinel on a rampart; to station ships on the coasts of Africa.
n.
An engagement between troops in war, whether on land or water; a battle; a fight; as, a general action, a partial action.
v. t.
To make mention of; to speak briefly of; to name.
n.
Movement; as, the horse has a spirited action.
n.
An action induced by vital resistance to some other action; depression or exhaustion of vital force consequent on overexertion or overstimulation; heightened activity and overaction succeeding depression or shock.
v. t.
To sell by auction.
a.
Of or pertaining to a sections or distinct part of larger body or territory; local.
n.
A lesson or selection, esp. of Scripture, read in divine service.
n.
See Exsection.
n.
One of the portions, of one square mile each, into which the public lands of the United States are divided; one thirty-sixth part of a township. These sections are subdivided into quarter sections for sale under the homestead and preemption laws.
n.
The things sold by auction or put up to auction.
n.
The act of secreting or concealing; as, the secretion of dutiable goods.