CIVIL WRONG
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Civil Wrong.
Civil Wrong - as a noun
(law) any wrongdoing for which an action for damages may be brought
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
tortHypernyms (Closely Related)
actus reusmisconductwrongdoingwrongful conductHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Assault is considered a civil wrong under the law."
"She filed a lawsuit against her neighbor for committing a civil wrong."
"The lawyer argued that the defendant was responsible for the civil wrong."
"Damages are awarded to the victim of a civil wrong."
"Trespassing is considered a civil wrong in most jurisdictions."