civil action ( synonym found)

Definition of civil action:

(n) : in the United States, a lawsuit between private parties, including an action by a private person against a government entity, which will be treated as a private party by the court; roman Dutch Law: a lawsuit which is not criminal in nature. It may be between the state and a private party. It is usually based in contract, or delict (tort)

Definition of civil action:

(n) : in the United States, a lawsuit between private parties, including an action by a private person against a government entity, which will be treated as a private party by the court; roman Dutch Law: a lawsuit which is not criminal in nature. It may be between the state and a private party. It is usually based in contract, or delict (tort)

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