(law) 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.

The collective power of the people or the commonwealth.

Mean solar time reckoned from midnight by adding twelve hours.

plural of civil war

(rare) Uncivil(ised) and in opposition to civil society; opposed to or lacking the features of civil society (for example, opposing or simply lacking civil liberties).

A marriage performed by a government official instead of by a member of the clergy.

The rights that can reasonably be expected by any citizen.

A union similar to marriage which same-sex couples, and in some jurisdictions opposite-sex couples, may form, which affords rights and responsibilities similar or identical to those afforded by civil marriage.

All of the institutions, voluntary organizations and corporate bodies that are less than the state but greater than the family.

The technical design and construction of public works such as bridges, buildings, harbours, public greens, roads, etc., and/or technically equivalent private (usually corporate) ones.