direct action

action aimed directly at achieving an objective; esp., the use of strikes, demonstrations, civil disobedience, etc. in disputes or struggles for rights

See direct action in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The strategic use of immediately effective acts, such as strikes, demonstrations, or sabotage, to achieve a political or social end.

adjective
Operating without intermediate ingredients, components, stages, or processes.

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