| Term | civil (adj.) |
|---|---|
| Synonym | involving a dispute between two citizens, not a criminal charge |
| Meaning | -> In a civil suit against his neighbor,Barney claimed that the neighbor’s dog had bitten him. Usage tips: In a court context,civil almost always appears in one of the following phrases: civil suit, civil action, civil court, civil proceedings,and civil penalties. |
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