civil actions

A form of civil action — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of civil action
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WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “civil actions,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/civil%20actions.

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