civil action

noun

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

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In the event of such a case, a civil action can be filed against the unqualified candidate to remove his name from the ballot, and, once filed, the statute states that the court must hold a hearing and resolve the case within one week after the filing. Chris West, Baltimore Sun, 12 June 2025 Sites that fail to comply could face civil action from the parents of kids who viewed pornography or anyone whose data is unlawfully retained. Chloe Albanesius, PC Magazine, 7 June 2025 In his letter, Raskin says Hegseth is in violation of the Foreign Gifts and Decorations Act, which could prompt the Attorney General to bring civil action and penalties against him. Ellen Mitchell, The Hill, 6 June 2025 After an investigation and civil action was filed, the company agreed in March 2010 to be closed two days that year: Easter Sunday and Thanksgiving Day. Ronald J. Hansen, AZCentral.com, 19 Jan. 2025 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 10 Jul. 2025.

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