Civil Wrong
/ˈsɪvəl rɔŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) An act or omission that infringes on private rights and entitles the injured party to legal remedy in civil court.
The neighbor's failure to maintain his fence was considered a civil wrong causing damage to my property.
Forms
- civil wrongs
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Commentary
Civil wrongs are primarily addressed through remedies like damages or injunctions, unlike criminal wrongs which involve prosecution and penalties.
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