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Definitions for civil action
civ·il ac·tion
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word civil action.
Princeton's WordNet
civil actionnoun
legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution)
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civil actionnoun
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
civil actionnoun
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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civil action
A civil action is a lawsuit filed by a private individual or business entity to seek legal resolution for a dispute or harm occurred due to another individual or entity's actions. This action is usually aimed at obtaining compensation or enforcing a right, rather than punishing a criminal offense. The outcome is typically determined through a court judgment or settlement between the involved parties.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of civil action in Chaldean Numerology is: 8
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of civil action in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
Examples of civil action in a Sentence
The only thing Brittany Commisso has any power over is Brittany Commisso resolution to continue to speak the truth and seek justice in an appropriate civil action, which Brittany Commisso will do in due course.
Today’s majority decision regarding Bill Cosby is not only disappointing but of concern in that it may discourage those who seek justice for sexual assault in the criminal justice system from reporting or participating in the prosecution of the assailant or may force a victim to choose between filing either a criminal or civil action.
They've been put in a position where the only way we're going to get to the bottom or the top of what really is going on and continues to go on in this city and with this police department is by filing a civil action.
Chris Rock could sue Will Smith for damages and those damages could be physical as well as psychological, you’re talking about someone who was humiliated and embarrassed in a very public forum, and as a result of that, he certainly would have a viable civil action.
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