noun
a type of legal action where harm is caused by a distant act
preposition
a Latin phrase meaning 'action at a distance'
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The concept of actio ad distans refers to the legal doctrine of action at a distance.
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Actio ad distans basically means taking legal action without being physically present.
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You can sue someone using actio ad distans if they harm you from afar.
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In a figurative sense, actio ad distans can be seen as exerting influence without direct contact.