civil case
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- 1 civil case、civil lawsuit
This is a legal term for a civil case or civil lawsuit involving private rights, obligations, money, contracts, property, or similar disputes between people or organizations.
civil case、civil lawsuit
It refers to a court case about private rights or obligations, as opposed to a criminal case handled as a punishable offense.
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ฟ้องคดีแพ่ง fɔ́ɔŋ khadii phɛ̂ŋ to file a civil lawsuit ฟ้องคดีแพ่ง details
Learning notes
Explanation
คดีแพ่ง is made from คดี, meaning a case or lawsuit, and แพ่ง, meaning civil. It is used for legal matters such as contract disputes, debts, damages, property, inheritance, and other private-rights disputes between individuals or organizations. It sounds formal and belongs mainly in legal, news, court, or lawyer-related contexts.
Usage
It is commonly used when talking about courts, legal advice, news reports, contract disputes, claims for damages, or other legal conflicts. For ordinary everyday problems, words like เรื่อง or ปัญหา are usually more natural.
Caution
Do not confuse คดีแพ่ง with คดีอาญา. The same incident can sometimes lead to both a civil case and a criminal case.
Differences from similar words
1 civil case synonyms
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ข้อพิพาท means a dispute in a broad sense and may not involve a court case. คดีแพ่ง specifically refers to a civil case or lawsuit in a legal context.
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คดีอาญา is a criminal case involving punishment for an offense. คดีแพ่ง is a civil matter about private rights, compensation, repayment, contracts, or obligations.