If a large amount of acid accumulates in the blood (called metabolic acidosis), people may feel out of breath and begin to pant quickly. Severe kidney failure, sudden worsening of diabetes mellitus, and ingestion of certain drugs or poisons can cause metabolic acidosis.
Legal Definition of plenary. : full and complete in every respect: as a : absolute 1 plenary power b : fully attended or constituted a plenary session of the legislature c : including all steps in due order a plenary proceeding â compare summary.
legal Definition of direct action 1: an action in which the plaintiff sues a person's insurer without first obtaining a judgment against the insured or joining the insured 2: a suit by a shareholder for an injury to himself or herself independent from any injury to the corporation â called also individual action; compare derivative action