What is CIVIL RESPONSIBILITY?

The liability to be called upon to respond to an action at law for an injury caused by a crime, as opposed to criminal responsibility, or liability to be proceeded against in a criminal tribunal.

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Related Legal Terms
CIVIL AND CRIMINAL, OFFICIAL RESPONSIBILITY, COLLECTIVE RESPONSIBILITY, CIVIL, CIVIL SIDE, PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY, RESPONSIBILITY, CIVIL LIABILITY, CRIMINAL RESPONSIBILITY, ACTION OR CIVIL ACTION


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