Definition

1. Noun:
   • A lawsuit alleging violations of civil law by the defendant: A "civil suit" is a legal case brought by one party (the plaintiff) against another (the defendant) in a court of law. It seeks a remedy, such as monetary damages or an injunction, for a wrong that involves a breach of civil law or a private duty, as opposed to criminal law which involves public wrongs against the state.

Examples of Usage

• Noun:
  • The company filed a civil suit against its former employee for breach of contract.
  • She won her civil suit and was awarded compensation for the damages to her property.

Advanced Usage

• "To bring a civil suit": To initiate or file a civil lawsuit.
  • The victim decided to bring a civil suit for negligence after the accident.
• "To defend against a civil suit": To act as the defendant in a civil case.
  • The law firm was hired to defend against the civil suit.

Variants and Related Words

• Civil action (n): Another term for a civil suit or lawsuit.
  • The dispute was resolved through a civil action.
• Lawsuit (n): A general term for a case in a court of law; a civil suit is a type of lawsuit.
  • The lawsuit dragged on for years.
• Plaintiff (n): The party who initiates a civil suit.
• Defendant (n): The party against whom a civil suit is brought.

Synonyms

• Legal action: The process of using the legal system to settle a dispute.
• Court case: A matter brought before a court for decision.

Related Phrases

• Settle a civil suit: To resolve a civil lawsuit out of court, often through an agreement.
  • They chose to settle the civil suit to avoid a lengthy trial.
• Dismiss a civil suit: To have a court officially terminate a civil case.
  • The judge dismissed the civil suit due to lack of evidence.

Noun

1. a lawsuit alleging violations of civil law by the defendant