civil law — The system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: The system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈsɪvəl lɔː/
Example Sentences
- My neighbor sued me under civil law for my dog's midnight karaoke sessions.
- Civil law countries rely more on written codes than court precedents.
- The divorce case was handled through civil law procedures.
civil law
NOUN[/ˈsɪvəl lɔː/]
The system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs
The system of law concerned with private relations between members of a community rather than criminal, military, or religious affairs
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from Latin civilis, meaning 'of or pertaining to citizens'. Civil law originated in ancient Rome as a legal system designed to resolve private disputes among citizens, forming the foundation of modern continental legal traditions.
Breakdown
civilis (of citizens) + law (legal system). The Latin root civilis derives from civis (citizen), ultimately connected to the concept of organized community and civic order.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor sued me under civil law for my dog's midnight karaoke sessions.”
“Civil law countries rely more on written codes than court precedents.”
“The divorce case was handled through civil law procedures.”
“She decided to major in civil law after watching too many courtroom dramas.”
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