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

A civil court hearing to determine whether the shooting was lawful self-defense is set to begin Feb. 17.

From The Wall Street Journal

Because the case was tried in civil court, Lopez does not meet the legal threshold to be automatically removed from the council — which would require him to be convicted of a criminal felony.

From Los Angeles Times

Gana, the securities attorney, added that he will continue to fight for victims in civil court, noting the clemency only addressed the criminal conviction.

From Los Angeles Times

There is a tribunal court system for leaseholder disputes, but the case brought by Kate, Laura and another leaseholder was heard in a civil court.

From BBC

Those who don’t grant releases will keep their rights to sue the Sackler owners in civil court.

From The Wall Street Journal