Basis for some civil cases Crossword Clue
7 letters · New York Times · Sunday, May 5, 2024 · 122-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 5, 2024 · 122-Across · 7 letters
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The area of law dealing with wrongful acts, whether intentional or negligent, regarded as non-criminal and unrelated to contracts, which cause injuries and can be remedied in civil courts, usually through the awarding of damages.
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