English Dictionary

civil action

名詞

(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.

日本語の意味

米国における、私的当事者間で行われる訴訟（政府に対する訴えも含む） / 民事訴訟

After months of failed negotiations, the attorney filed a civil action against the local school district to seek damages for breach of contract.

数か月の交渉が決裂した後、弁護士は契約違反に対する損害賠償を求めて地元の学区を相手に民事訴訟を起こしました。

意味（1）

(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.

意味（2）

(law) 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).

civil actions （ plural ）