civil action

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Noun civil action has 1 sense

civil action - legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution)
--₁ is a kind of legal action, action, action at law

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Civil Action

Definition: A civil action is a legal proceeding brought by one party against another in a court of law, typically seeking monetary compensation or a specific action.

Examples:

Noun (Legal Sense):

She filed a civil action against the company for breach of contract.
The victim's family initiated a civil action to hold the responsible party accountable.

Noun (Popular Sense):

The film tells the story of a lawyer fighting a civil action against a powerful corporation.
Engaging in a civil action can be a lengthy and expensive process.

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