civil action

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[法] 民事诉讼

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civil actions 复数 civil actions

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    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. 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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