CIVIL

civil,adj.1. Of or relating to the state or its citizenry <civil rights>.2. Of or relating to private rights and remedies that are sought by action or suit, as distinct from criminal proceedings <civil litigation>. [Cases: Action  18. C.J.S. Actions § 68.] 3. Of or relating to any of the modern legal systems derived from Roman law <Louisiana is a civil-law jurisdiction>.[Blacks Law 8th]