"civil court" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: civil courts [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} civil court (plural civil courts)
  1. A court dealing with cases in civil law. Related terms: county court
    Sense id: en-civil_court-en-noun-vvaG~kAY Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

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