civil law; civil code
Refers to the body of law governing private relations, or specifically the Japanese Civil Code (民法典).
There was a discussion about the revision of the Civil Code.
He is majoring in civil law at university.
The Diet amended the Civil Code and lowered the age of adulthood.
This contract protects rights based on the Civil Code.
This is an issue that falls under civil-law liability.
The Civil Code applies to this case.