Question

Nonverbal communication acts recognized by law and subject to the same protections and limitations as verbal speech are referred to as _______.

Answer 1

Answer:

Speech acts.

Explanation:

As the exercise briefly describes, any nonverbal communication acts recognized by law and subject to the same protections and limitations as verbal speech are referred to as speech acts. In Linguistics, when considering an utterance's intention (of the speaker) and effect (on a listener) we find a speech act. It's not only what is said, but how and with what purpose. Examples of speech acts contain orders, requests, promises, etc.