civil action

noun

: a lawsuit about a person's rights
a civil action for wrongful death

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Shortly before his sentencing, Mr. Trump filed a civil action against Justice Merchan, challenging his immunity ruling. Kate Christobek, New York Times, 10 Jan. 2025 Through an amendment, the Act provides survivors with a two year-window, from March 1, 2023, to March 1, 2025, to file a civil action for alleged misconduct that occurred long ago. Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 9 Dec. 2024 Statute of Limitations In Austin, drivers have a limited time to file a civil action following a car accident. Nia Bowers, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024 These funds were recovered from major investors in Madoff's scheme, his family and from a deferred prosecution agreement and civil action against JPMorgan Chase Bank, according to a release by the Department of Justice. Brady Dale, Axios, 30 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for civil action 

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“Civil action.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civil%20action. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.

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