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This class comprises actions of a symbolic nature that are intentionally carried out by instances of E39 Actor. An instance of symbolic act is carried out within a social-cultural framework and makes use of the codes and symbols of that framework to communicate a message symbolically and typically affirms or challenges one or more institutional facts recognized therein.

Instances of symbolic act begin when an E39 Actor intentionally engages in an action invoking an existing code or symbol with the intent to affirm or challenge an institutional fact and end when the invoking act / practice has been completed (or was interupted).

 

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