civil

civil, adj.

1. Of or relating to the state or its citizenry (civil rights).

2. Of or relating to private rights and remedies that are sought by action or suit, as distinct from criminal proceedings (civil litigation). [Cases: Action 18. C.J.S. Actions § 68.]

3. Of or relating to any of the modern legal systems derived from Roman law (Louisiana is a civil-law jurisdiction).

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资深译员王漾，毕业于一所旨在培养高级翻译专业人才的翻译院校，擅长翻译各类与雇主商业秘密相关的法律文件。