Civil and Equitable

Civil

Civil adjective - Of or relating to a nation.

Equitable and civil are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Equitable" instead an adjective "Civil".

Equitable

Equitable adjective - Marked by justice, honesty, and freedom from bias.

Civil and equitable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Civil" instead an adjective "Equitable".

Nearby Words: equity, equality, equitably, equitation

Both words in one sentence

  • Note however that its civil equivalent, the tort of wrongful death, usually does have a statute of limitations, and when it doesn't, the equitable doctrine of laches applies.
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