civil law
(civ-il-law)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. a system of law that deals with private disputes.
Example Sentence
The act was legal under civil law.
More Example Sentences
People use civil law for personal issues.
Synonyms
private law; legal system; tort law
Antonyms
criminal law; public law; statutory law
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