criminal and civil law

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Criminal and Civil Law

Definition:

Criminal law refers to the body of laws that deals with crimes, their prosecution, and the punishments imposed on offenders. Civil law, on the other hand, concerns the legal resolution of disputes between individuals or organizations, primarily related to private rights and obligations.

Senses:

Criminal Law: Pertaining to the laws and regulations governing criminal offenses.
Civil Law: Relating to the laws and regulations concerning civil matters and disputes.

Sample Sentences:

The criminal law system ensures that individuals who break the law face appropriate consequences.
In civil law cases, the primary objective is to provide fair compensation for the harmed party rather than punishing the offender.
He studied criminal law in order to become a defense attorney and help those accused of crimes.
The civil law suit between the two companies was settled out of court.

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