action at a distance
noun
physics the supposed interaction of two separated bodies without any intervening medium. In modern theories all interactions are assumed to require a field of force
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How to use action at a distance in a sentence
Yet, unless one has the occult action-at-a-distance, change must be caused by contact forces.
The Natural Philosophy of William Gilbert and His Predecessors | W. James King
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