Civil Law

Civil Liability

/ SIV-ul ly-uh-BIL-ih-tee /

Definition

Legal responsibility to compensate another party for harm caused.

Used in Context

“Civil liability does not require criminal intent.”

Etymology

◈ Latin: civilis, relating to citizens

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