civil court

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of civil court¹

First recorded in 1550–1600

Example Sentences

The case could set a legal precedent in what is believed to be the first test of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in a civil court since it was incorporated into Scots law last year.

From BBC

The split was finalized in July 2024, then in March of this year details of the agreement suddenly appeared online, leading to the filings in civil court.

From Los Angeles Times

After a civil court challenge the council was forced to release the data, which showed changes to three records had been made after the incident, including backdating records.

From BBC

Harvey Rosenfield, an attorney and founder of Los Angeles advocacy group Consumer Watchdog and a critic of Lara who has accused him of being too chummy with the insurance industry, said the commissioner could have sought an injunction in civil court to halt the alleged illegal claims denials years ago.

From Los Angeles Times

Under program rules, people who say they are harmed by covered vaccines can’t head straight to civil court to sue manufacturers.

From Salon