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civil

[siv-uhl] / ˈsɪv əl /




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It also noted that Ryanair does not apply the fee on flights to and from Italy following action by the Italian civil aviation authority.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

It is “the largest, most significant civic and civil protest since the fall of communism,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Enfield Council said it had reported a case of criminal damage to the Met Police at the time of the felling, however it is understood the force has deemed it a civil matter.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

In a resignation letter and in subsequent court filings, Fowler said he was concerned the circumstances exposed him to “potential civil and criminal liability.”

From Salon • Jun. 10, 2026

He asked the Reichstag members to suspend civil rights, and they did.

From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti




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