civil matter
- lawsuitCivil court proceeding
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- litigationLegal dispute process
- courtTrial venue or sports surface
- plaintiffCivil case initiator
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civil mattercriminal case
Legal proceeding for offenses
criminal prosecution · criminal charge · felony case · criminal offense · indictment