civil wrongs

A form of civil wrong — A wrongful act by one person against another for which the other person may recover damages in a lawsuit; this includes tort, breach of contract, breach of trust, and breach of fiduciary duty.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of civil wrong
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APA

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“civil wrongs.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/civil%20wrongs. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “civil wrongs,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/civil%20wrongs.

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