civil action
短语[法] 民事诉讼
词形变化
civil actions
复数
civil actions
释义与例句
n.
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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.
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2.
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).
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