civil jurisdiction

Definition of "civil jurisdiction"
  1. The authority of a court to hear and decide cases that are not criminal in nature
How to use "civil jurisdiction" in a sentence
  1. In a dispute over property rights, the matter falls under civil jurisdiction.
  2. The court of civil jurisdiction addresses issues like divorce and child custody.
  3. She filed a lawsuit, bringing the matter to a court of civil jurisdiction.
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