acta

Or Ac·ta

[ak-tuh]

plural noun

1. official records, as of acts, deeds, proceedings, transactions, or the like.

Word History and Origins

Origin of acta¹

From Latin, neuter plural of āctus “done,” past participle of agere “to do, drive”; act

Example Sentences

It is significant that the oldest of these acta refer to the meeting in 14 A.D., the year of Augustus' death.

From Project Gutenberg

This sentiment is expressed in the proverb, not limited to Latin, Exitus acta probat; and is sanctioned by Divine wisdom, when, warning us against false prophets, it says, "Ye shall know them by their fruits."

From Project Gutenberg