noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
civil affairs; civil case
Refers to matters under civil law, as opposed to criminal (刑事). Often used in legal contexts and compounds like 民事訴訟 (civil lawsuit).
The matter was treated as a criminal case, not a civil one.
He decided to file a civil lawsuit.
The dispute ended up being settled through civil proceedings.
The company ended up bearing civil liability for the accident.
This is a civil matter, so the police won't get involved.
民事 covers disputes between private parties under civil law, while 刑事 concerns crimes and criminal prosecution.
Compound of 民 (people, citizen) and 事 (matter, affair). The meaning 'civil affairs' is a direct extension of these components.
racketeering through civil dispute intervention
civil legal aid system