civil

A type of court case that helps solve problems and disagreements between people or businesses.


Word Structure

SIH-vuhl

Sentence Examples

The banker was sued in civil court.

A person can still be charged in civil court without receiving criminal charges.

Personal injury cases are the most common civil cases.

Semantic Relatives

Criminal

Law

Sue


Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 8 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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