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Civil actions

Scope note

Use for legal actions brought to court by one or more parties against another or others to enforce, redress, or protect private rights.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000260960

Broader Terms used

actions (judicial events)

Term used for

actions, civil
lawsuits

Equivalent Terms used

civil action

Created

13yrs ago

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