civilly

Example Sentences

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Can you sue him civilly for depriving you of your civil rights?

From Slate • May 4, 2026

While the Justice Department settles most tax matters civilly through fines, when prosecutors do charge criminal fraud, their conviction rate is over 90%.

From Salon • Jan. 23, 2026

In general, the law is deferential to police, giving officers significant discretion to use force, making it difficult to hold them criminally or civilly liable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 9, 2026

My family has feelings opposite of mine when it comes to politics but I was always able to discuss things civilly.

From BBC • Oct. 9, 2024

Theodora and Eleanor and Luke murmured civilly, and Mrs. Montague nodded and said, “I see you didn’t bother to wait dinner for us.”

From "The Haunting of Hill House" by Shirley Jackson