Civil Offense
/ˈsɪvəl əˈfɛns/
Definitions
- (n.) A violation of civil law which typically involves private rights and remedies rather than criminal sanctions.
Failing to pay a debt is considered a civil offense, subject to monetary penalties.
Forms
- civil offenses
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Commentary
Civil offenses contrast with criminal offenses; they primarily involve disputes between private parties and usually result in monetary damages or injunctions rather than imprisonment.
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