Still, as he had confessed, his temperament inclined him to retroactive investigation. But a person who cannot take this oath, retroactive though it be, must have been a traitor. This term is never used in civil law, but the term retroactive statute expresses the same idea.
What is 'Price Action'. Price action is the movement of a security's price. Price action is encompassed in technical and chart pattern analysis, which attempt to find order in the sometimes seemingly random movement of price. Swings (high and low), tests of resistance and consolidation are some examples of price action.
Adverse Action. DEFINITION of 'Adverse Action'. An action that denies an individual or business credit, employment, insurance or other benefits. An adverse action is generally taken by a business or government based on a criminal past or information found in credit reports. Next Up.