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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译者筠怡，毕业于法国顶尖的高级翻译学院，擅长翻译各种与产品责任与集体侵权诉讼相关的法律文件。