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civil suit

/ˈsɪv.əl suːt/

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/ˈsɪv.əl suːt/C1formallegal
  • ruСудебное дело, возбужденное лицом, организацией или субъектом против другого в суде, с требованием компенсации или разрешения неуголовного спора, такого как нарушение договора или причинение вреда здоровью.

A legal case brought by a person, organization, or entity against another in a court of law, seeking compensation or resolution for a non-criminal dispute, such as breach of contract or personal injury.

  1. Legal action for private rightsC1formal

    A lawsuit brought by an individual or organization against another party to resolve a non-criminal dispute, typically involving claims for damages or specific performance.

    ruГражданский иск

    • The company filed a civil suit against its former partner for breach of contract.
    • She won a civil suit for defamation and was awarded compensation.
    • The civil suit was settled out of court to avoid a lengthy trial.