civil law
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civil law
The part of the legal system that regulates legal relationships between private individuals, companies, and organizations. It deals with matters such as contracts, property, and damages, as opposed to criminal law, which deals with offenses against the state.
Ein Streit über einen Kaufvertrag fällt in den Bereich des Zivilrechts.
A dispute over a purchase contract falls within the area of civil law.
The word consists of 'zivil' (civil, from Latin for 'civic') and 'das Recht' (the law). So it literally refers to the law that regulates relationships between citizens.
Das Zivilrecht regelt Streitigkeiten zwischen Privatpersonen.
Civil law regulates disputes between private individuals.
'Zivilrecht' (civil law) is a technical term from legal language. It is used mainly in formal, legal, or administrative contexts.
Für diese Frage benötigen Sie einen Anwalt, der auf Zivilrecht spezialisiert ist.
For this question, you need a lawyer who specializes in civil law.
Common formulations say that a case 'ins Zivilrecht fällt' (falls under civil law) or that a matter 'nach Zivilrecht beurteilt wird' (is assessed under civil law).
Ein Streit um Mietzahlungen fällt typischerweise ins Zivilrecht.
A dispute over rent payments typically falls under civil law.
This area of law concerns conflicts between private individuals or companies, for example involving contracts, inheritances, or property issues. It is not about crimes such as theft or bodily harm.
Die Firma verklagte ihren ehemaligen Partner nach Zivilrecht auf Schadensersatz.
The company sued its former partner for damages under civil law.
private law
Zivilrecht and Privatrecht both refer to the rules governing legal relationships between private parties and are often used interchangeably. Privatrecht is the broader general term, while Zivilrecht can also be used more narrowly, depending on the specialist context.
Der Vertrag zwischen den beiden Unternehmen gehört zum Zivilrecht.
The contract between the two companies falls under civil law.
Vertragsrecht, Familienrecht und Erbrecht gehören zum Privatrecht.
Contract law, family law, and inheritance law are all part of private law.
