civil
Example Sentences
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In certain contexts, it makes sense for the judiciary not to entertain a civil lawsuit that aims to undermine a criminal conviction.
Those hopes reflected confidence that Iran’s sophisticated civil society would ultimately either overthrow the Islamic Republic or drive its evolution in a more moderate direction.
“While we may not agree with everything America does,” Fouracres’ prime minister says at the end of the cold open, “we can still be civil and embrace their wonderful, unproblematic culture.”
From Los Angeles Times
Apart from chopping four hours off the working week, he introduced civil unions -- laying the ground for a gay marriage bill that was adopted over a decade later, despite mass protests.
From Barron's
But handing down its ruling, Germany's highest court for civil and criminal matters rejected DUH's arguments.
From Barron's
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