civil court

American  

noun

1. a court of law in which civil cases are tried and determined.

2. a secular court as opposed to an ecclesiastical or military court.

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Etymology

Origin of civil court

First recorded in 1550–1600

Example Sentences

The civil court on Tuesday found Meta and YouTube's parent Google liable for failing to adequately warn young people about the risks of excessive use of their Instagram and YouTube apps, respectively, even though they were aware of the dangers.

From Barron's

Civil court is often seen as a more effective way to recover stolen money, primarily because the ultimate goal is to compensate victims rather than to punish offenders.

From MarketWatch

The program, which launched last month, gave half a dozen Los Angeles County civil court judges access to AI software called Learned Hand.

From Los Angeles Times

Klapper, who worked as an attorney and federal law clerk before starting Learned Hand in 2024, said it’s a necessary aid for a judiciary drowning in a “paper blizzard,” especially with public access to AI models such as ChatGPT leading to more self-represented litigants filing cases in civil court.

From Los Angeles Times

He said AI could be useful in cutting down the time judges spend on repetitive tasks such as assessing motions for summary judgment in civil court, which often cite the same case law and paragraphs over and over again.

From Los Angeles Times