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Noun

1. 1
   In the United States, a lawsuit between private parties, including an action by a private person against a government entity, which will be treated as a private party by the court.
2. 2
   legal action to protect a private civil right or to compel a civil remedy (as distinguished from criminal prosecution) wordnet
3. 3
   In Roman Dutch law, a lawsuit that is not criminal in nature. It may be between the state and a private party. It is usually based in contract, or delict (tort).

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actionbreach of contract suitcivil suitcourt actioncourt caselawsuit

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criminal actioncriminal casecriminal prosecution