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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
In Roman Dutch law, a lawsuit that 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 source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: legal action, action, action at law
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