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Civil action

noun

Legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution).

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... But still it was he who would be responsible for this terrible expense. It had been explained to him by the lawyer, that he might either indict the proprietor of the newspaper on a criminal charge or bring a civil action against him for damages. Mr Apjohn had very strongly recommended the former proceeding. It would be cheaper, he had said, and would show that the man who brought it had simply wished to vindicate his own character. It would be cheaper in the long-run,—because, as the lawyer explained, ...

— Cousin Henry • Anthony Trollope

Words linked to "Civil action" : action, legal action, action at law