Actio civilis

What does Actio civilis mean in American Law?

The definition of Actio civilis in the law of the United States, as defined by the lexicographer Arthur Leff in his legal dictionary is:

“Civil action,” as contrasted with actio criminalis, i.e., criminal action; a Latin term found in early common law cases and commentaries.

Meaning of Actio Civilis

In this law dictionary, the legal term actio civilis is a kind of the Roman law class.

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