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Before an action vs Before of an action

The correct phrase is 'before an action.' 'Before of an action' is not a standard English construction.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 516 views

Before an action

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something happens prior to an action taking place.

Examples:

  • Please think carefully before making a decision.
  • He always checks his emails before leaving the office.
  • I need to eat something before going to the gym.
  • She likes to relax before starting work.
  • Let's review the plan before implementing it.
  • The use of that form is mandatory when applying for legal aid, both before an action is brought and while a case is ongoing.
  • How many vessels have to be hijacked before an action plan is set in motion under the European security and defence policy?
  • If this application for legal aid is made before an action has been brought, state the name of the party against whom you propose to bring the action:
  • Therefore some time should elapse before such an action will be repeated while continuous controls are ongoing.
  • Duration the pointer must rest in a screen edge before an edge action is taken.
  • Something to make you think twice before contemplating such an action again.
  • A court before which an action is brought may, when appropriate and having regard to all circumstances of the case, invite the parties to use mediation in order to settle the dispute.
  • A court before which an action is brought may, when appropriate and having regard to all circumstances of the case, invite the parties to use mediation in order to settle the dispute.
  • The procedure referred to in paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 shall not preclude either party from bringing an action before the courts.
  • 4. The procedure referred to in paragraph 2 shall not preclude either party from bringing an action before the courts.
  • His application having been rejected, the applicant brought an action before the Court which resulted in annulment of the contested measure.
  • In June 2003 the Commission brought an action before the European Court of Justice following a complaint about damage to the marine environment in the Etang de Berre.
  • On 2 February 1996, TF1 brought an action before the Court of First Instance of the European Communities against the Commission for failure to act.
  • This must be retrieved - if necessary through an action before the European Court of Justice.
  • As the Rule stands, it regulates such proceedings only in cases where the European Parliament brings an action before the Court.
  • A court before which an action is brought may, when appropriate and having regard to all the circumstances of the case, invite the parties to use mediation in order to settle the dispute.
  • Furthermore, we should also stress - and I will end here, Mr President - that the Council of Ministers for fisheries last December committed itself to consulting the professionals of the sector before drawing up an action plan for these species.
  • On 8 April 1994, Arbed SA brought an action before the Court of First Instance (CFI) for, inter alia, annulment of the Decision.
  • I've never given up and gone home on an action before, but I'm getting a little bit tired and a bit confused.
  • Furthermore, Latvia brought an action before the Riga Regional Court in relation to three of the investors in order to enforce Article 7.4 of the Agreement.

Before of an action

This phrase is not a standard English construction and is incorrect.

  • The use of that form is mandatory when applying for legal aid, both before an action is brought and while a case is ongoing.
  • Therefore some time should elapse before such an action will be repeated while continuous controls are ongoing.
  • Something to make you think twice before contemplating such an action again.
  • The procedure referred to in paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 shall not preclude either party from bringing an action before the courts.
  • 4. The procedure referred to in paragraph 2 shall not preclude either party from bringing an action before the courts.
  • His application having been rejected, the applicant brought an action before the Court which resulted in annulment of the contested measure.
  • In June 2003 the Commission brought an action before the European Court of Justice following a complaint about damage to the marine environment in the Etang de Berre.
  • On 2 February 1996, TF1 brought an action before the Court of First Instance of the European Communities against the Commission for failure to act.
  • This must be retrieved - if necessary through an action before the European Court of Justice.
  • As the Rule stands, it regulates such proceedings only in cases where the European Parliament brings an action before the Court.
  • In an action brought before the Court of First Instancethe decision rejecting him was annulled; he was invited to take part in a new written test, but failed again.
  • On 8 April 1994, Arbed SA brought an action before the Court of First Instance (CFI) for, inter alia, annulment of the Decision.
  • A court before which an action is brought may, when appropriate and having regard to all circumstances of the case, invite the parties to use mediation in order to settle the dispute.
  • I've never given up and gone home on an action before, but I'm getting a little bit tired and a bit confused.
  • Furthermore, Latvia brought an action before the Riga Regional Court in relation to three of the investors in order to enforce Article 7.4 of the Agreement.
  • On 26 November 2003, the Commission brought an action before the Court of Justice of the European Communities for France's failure to comply with the decision.
  • 5. The procedure referred to in paragraphs 1, 3 and 4 shall not preclude either party from bringing an action before the courts.
  • (8) On 2 February 1996, TF1 brought an action before the Court of First Instance of the European Communities against the Commission for failure to act.
  • A court before which an action is brought may, when appropriate and having regard to all circumstances of the case, invite the parties to use mediation in order to settle the dispute.
  • In June 2003 the Commission brought an action before the Court of Justice following a complaint about damage to the marine environment in the Etang de Berre.

Alternatives:

  • before an action

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