Civil Proceeding
/ˈsɪvəl prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A legal action or process initiated to resolve a civil dispute between parties, typically involving non-criminal matters such as contracts, torts, or property issues.
The parties agreed to settle the matter before the civil proceeding reached the courts.
Forms
- civil proceeding
- civil proceedings
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Commentary
The term specifically excludes criminal proceedings and denotes judicial processes in private law matters.
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