Xantus's murrelet has been split into two species: 1  Scripps's murrelet, Synthliboramphus scrippsi. 2  Guadalupe murrelet, Synthliboramphus hypoleucus.
California's Three Strikes Law. The Three Strikes law significantly increases the prison sentences of persons convicted of felonies who have been previously convicted of a violent or serious felony, and limits the ability of these offenders to receive a punishment other than a prison sentence.
uk â us â. âº HR, POLITICS the use of actions such as strikes or protests as a way of trying to achieve political or other changes: 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.