civil

A type of court case that helps solve problems and disagreements between people or businesses.



Word Structure

SIH-vuhl

Sentence Examples

The banker was sued in civil court.

Lincoln was President during the Civil War.

He demanded Civil Rights for all.

Semantic Relatives

Criminal

Law

Sue



Textbook

Explore American Democracy Chapter 8 by Attainment

Deeper Dive

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