civil

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Violations of the new law can bring civil penalties of up to $1 million against companies.

From Los Angeles Times

The 22 new contestants also include a poker-playing gardener, a barrister, a cyber security consultant, a civil servant, a builder, a nursery school teacher and a personal trainer.

From BBC

The victim, known as Miss M, sued Stephen Coxen for damages in a civil court and won.

From BBC

Nepal became a federal republic in 2008 after a decade-long civil war and a peace deal that saw former Maoist insurgents brought into government and the abolishment of the monarchy.

From Barron's

A core part of the strategy is increased collaboration between the business community, municipalities, researchers and civil society.

From BBC