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Definition of Stamp Act - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
historyRare UK 1765 British law taxing American colonies' documentsRare UK
- The Stamp Act of 1765 angered many colonists.
- The Stamp Act was a pivotal event.
- Debates over the Stamp Act were intense.
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Expressions with stamp
tool for imprinting images or text by applying ink
She used a rubber stamp to decorate the invitations..
walk around making loud noises with your feet
He began to stamp about the room in frustration.
press down heavily with the foot
He stamped down the loose soil in the garden.
bring foot down heavily on something
He tried to stamp on the bug but missed.
official endorsement showing something meets a certain standard
The project received the stamp of approval from the board.
make a lasting impression or impact
Her innovative ideas left her stamp on the project.
group that approves decisions without critical review
The board was just a rubber stamp committee for the CEO's decisions.
organization that approves decisions without critical thinking
The committee was just a rubber stamp organization.
assert control or influence over a situation
The manager stamped his authority on the team.
influence something with one's style or abilities
She put her stamp on the new project.
eliminate something completely and permanently
The campaign aims to stamp out poverty.
show clear signs of a particular quality or influence
This painting bears the stamp of the artist's early style.
legislative body that lacks independent judgment
Critics argue that the council is just a rubber stamp legislature.
bring down one's foot heavily
He stamped his feet to get rid of the snow.
tool for imprinting dates on items
The librarian used a date stamp on the book.
book for organizing and displaying postage stamps
He put his new stamps in the stamp album.
hobby of gathering and organizing postage stamps
Stamp collecting is a popular hobby worldwide.
hobby of collecting and organizing postage stamps
Her stamp collection includes rare stamps from over thirty countries..
soft pad with ink for putting on stamps
She pressed the stamp on the stamp pad.
small paper showing postage paid for mailing
She placed a postage stamp on the envelope.
person who collects and studies postage stamps
The stamp collector displayed his rare finds at the exhibition..
mark indicating high standard or excellence
The award is a stamp of quality for the film.
bring foot down to emphasize a point
He stamped his foot to get everyone's attention.
mark made on papers by an authorized device showing formal recognition
Without an official stamp, the form will not be accepted.
Expressions with act
do it in an unforced, real way
When the camera started rolling, the director told everyone to act naturally.
perform a role or part in a dramatic performance
She decided to act out the role of Juliet in the play..
malfunction or fail to function correctly
My old laptop tends to act up when I try to run too many applications..
performance involving balancing objects or oneself
The clown's balancing act amazed the audience.
engaged in a specific activity
She was in the act of writing a letter.
behave in a unified and coordinated manner
The team must act as one to win the game.
act with confidence or boldness
She decided to act big during the presentation.
in an impulsive manner without prior thought
She tends to act first, think later in emergencies.
behave in a strange or suspicious way
She started to act funny when we asked about the money.
make decisions based on received information
She decided to act on the new data.
behave in a silly way to entertain others
During the party, he loved to act the clown.
behave in a way suitable for a role
He always acts the part of a responsible leader.
stop acting younger or older than you are
It's time to act your age and take responsibility.
pretend to be something not true
His kindness turned out to be just an act.
person who impresses others with admirable qualities or refined style
She is a class act both on and off stage.
become involved in an activity or situation already happening
She wanted to get in on the act and help with the project.
improve your behavior or performance
Get your act together before the boss reviews your work tomorrow.
pretend to be something or someone else
She put on an act to get sympathy from her friends.
magic trick where someone or something disappears suddenly
The magician performed a vanishing act on stage.
needing careful management to avoid problems
Managing work and family life can be requiring a balancing act.
make decisions with global awareness but implement them locally
The company aims to think globally, act locally in its business strategy.
behave in a silly or stupid way
He tends to act a fool at parties.
limit or control something to prevent excess
The new policy acts as a check on spending.
mediate between two parties to facilitate communication
She acted as a go-between for the two companies.
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- French:Stamp Act, ...
- German:Stempelgesetz, ...
- Italian:Stamp Act, ...
- Spanish:Ley del Timbre, ...
- Portuguese:Lei do Selo, ...
- Chinese:印花税法, ...
- Japanese:印紙法, ...
- Arabic:قانون الطوابع, ...
- Hebrew:חוֹק הַבּוּלִים, ...
- Russian:Акт о гербовом сборе, ...
- Ukrainian:Акт про гербовий збір, ...
- Hindi:स्टाम्प एक्ट, ...
- Bengali:স্ট্যাম্প অ্যাক্ট, ...
- Catalan:Llei del Timbre, ...
- Czech:Zákon o kolkovném, ...
- Danish:Stamp Act, ...
- Dutch:Zegelwet, ...
- Greek:Νόμος περί Χαρτοσήμου, ...
- Hungarian:bélyegtörvény, ...
- Khmer:ច្បាប់ពន្ធត្រា, ...
- Korean:인지세법, ...
- Persian:قانون تمبر, ...
- Polish:Ustawa stemplowa, ...
- Portuguese (BR):Lei do Selo, ...
- Romanian:Legea timbrului, ...
- Swedish:Stämpellagen, ...
- Thai:กฎหมายตราอากร, ...
- Turkish:Damga Yasası, ...
- Vietnamese:Đạo luật Tem, ...
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