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
Civil law makes all people equal and legal!
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“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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