Usage Note
Zivilrecht encompasses the body of law governing private relationships between individuals and organisations, as opposed to Strafrecht (criminal law) or öffentliches Recht (public law). The BGB is the primary civil code.
Examples
"Der Streit um den Vertrag wurde vor einem Zivilgericht verhandelt."
Natural Translation
The dispute over the contract was heard before a civil court.
Literal Translation
The dispute about the contract was before a civil-court heard.
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Related Words
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- Anfechtungsklage action for annulment
- Angeklagte defendant
- Anhörung hearing; right to be heard (before a decision is made)
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