Civil Court
/ˈsɪvəl kɔːrt/
Definitions
- (n.) A court with jurisdiction over non-criminal disputes between individuals or entities, such as contract or tort claims.
The plaintiff filed the lawsuit in civil court to seek damages for breach of contract.
Forms
- civil court
- civil courts
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Commentary
Civil courts typically handle cases involving private rights and remedies, as opposed to criminal prosecutions.
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