Baker Act
To invoke the Baker Act, i.e., the involuntary institutionalization and examination of…To invoke the Baker Act, i.e., the involuntary institutionalization and examination of an individual in the state of Florida, or (by extension) elsewhere in the United States.
Meaning
1 senses(US)To invoke the Baker Act, i.e., the involuntary institutionalization and examination of an individual in the state of Florida, or (by extension) elsewhere in the United States.
Origin
The legislation was nicknamed the “Baker Act” after Florida Democratic state representativThe legislation was nicknamed the “Baker Act” after Florida Democratic state representative from Miami, Maxine Baker, who served from 1963 to 1972. She had a strong interest in mental health issues, served as chair of the House Committee on Mental Health, and was the sponsor of the bill.
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Forms
Baker Acts, Baker Acting, Baker Acted, Baker Acted| Base form | Baker Act · to Baker Act |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | Baker Acts |
| Present participle | Baker Acting |
| Past simple | Baker Acted |
| Past participle | Baker Acted |
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Lessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, irregular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle