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Definition of civil action
: a lawsuit about a person's rights a civil action for wrongful death
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civilplay
: of or relating to citizens
: of or relating to the state or its citizenry
: civilized
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actionplay
: a thing done : deed
: the accomplishment of a thing usually over a period of time, in stages, or with the possibility of repetition
: behavior, conduct
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