In the common law. A civil action, as distinguished from a criminal action. Bracton divides personal actions into criminalia et civilia, according as they grow out of crimes or contracts. Bract, fol. 101b.
Definition of Actio Civilis
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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
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Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition