direct action to stop the war — решительные действия, направленные на прекращение войны
It's time for direct action. — Настало время решительных действий.
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The government faces the real prospect of renewed direct action if it fails to respond to the protesters' 60- day deadline.
»The workers, who had not been paid for several months, threatened to take direct action in pursuit of their claim.
2) = assassination
пряма дія (закону тощо)