Collocations with "civil"

32 collocations found

right9.0
civil war

A war between citizens of the same country.

war9.0
civil engineering

The design, building, and repair of roads, bridges, etc.

engineering8.5
civil liberty

Refers to the rights of citizens to political and social freedom and equality.

liberty8.5
civil servant

A person who works for the government.

servant8.5
civil unrest

Unrest involving citizens of a country, often against the government.

unrest8.5
civil attorney

An attorney specializing in civil law.

attorney8.0
civil disobedience

Refers to the non-violent refusal to obey certain laws, as a form of political protest.

disobedience8.0
civil law

Relates to private relations between members of a community.

law8.0
civil litigation

Legal disputes between individuals or organizations, typically over money or property.

litigation8.0
civil strife

violent conflict within a country

strife8.0
civil engineer

Designs and maintains public works like roads, bridges, and dams.

engineer7.9
civil union

A legally recognized union of a same-sex couple, with rights similar to those of marriage.

union7.5
civil registration

Official government recording of vital events like births, marriages, and deaths.

registration7.2
civil court

deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, rather than criminal matters

court7.0
civil defence

The organization and training of civilians to protect themselves in case of attack or natural disaster.

defence6.9
civil disorder

A situation in which a large group of people behave in a violent and uncontrolled way in public.

disorder6.9
civil jurisdiction

The authority of a court to hear cases involving private disputes between persons or organizations.

jurisdiction6.9
civil ceremony

A non-religious legal marriage ceremony.

ceremony6.5
civil aircraft

Aircraft used for non-military purposes.

aircraft6.2
civil justice

The system of law that deals with disputes between individuals or organizations, rather than criminal offenses.

justice6.2
disturbance6.0
civil partnership

a legally recognized union similar to marriage, especially for same-sex couples

partnership6.0
civil proceedings

Legal disputes between individuals or organizations, not involving criminal law.

proceedings6.0
a civil fine

A monetary penalty imposed as a remedy for a civil wrong, not a criminal one.

fine5.5
civil guard

a national police force in Spain

guard5.5
civil order

The state of public peace and obedience to the law.

order5.5
civil wrong

a wrongful act that infringes on someone's rights (a tort)

wrong5.5
civil complaint

Refers to a formal complaint in a civil lawsuit.

complaint5.0
civil divorce

A divorce granted by the state rather than a religious authority.

divorce5.0