civil liability
[ˈsɪvəl laɪəˈbɪləti]
nounfemininepl: civil liabilities / responsabilidades civis
responsabilidade civil
1. Legal obligation to compensate another person for damages or losses caused by one's actions or negligence
The company was found to have civil liability for the environmental damage caused by its factory.
A empresa foi condenada por responsabilidade civil pelos danos ambientais causados por sua fábrica.
2. The state of being legally responsible for paying compensation in a non-criminal matter
Civil liability differs from criminal liability in that it focuses on compensation rather than punishment.
A responsabilidade civil difere da responsabilidade penal, pois se concentra na indenização e não na punição.
3. Legal duty to repair or indemnify harm caused through negligent or intentional conduct
The driver's civil liability insurance covered the medical expenses of the injured pedestrian.
O seguro de responsabilidade civil do motorista cobriu as despesas médicas do pedestre ferido.
In both Brazil and the United States, civil liability is a cornerstone of the legal system. In Brazil, it is governed by the Civil Code (Código Civil) and is essential for consumer protection and business operations. In the USA, civil liability law varies by state but is fundamental to contract law, tort law, and business practices. This concept is particularly important in insurance industries in both countries, where liability coverage is a standard product.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to bear civil liability
to assume civil liability
to escape civil liability
to be subject to civil liability
civil liability claim
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