Cases involving disputes among individuals (or between individuals and the government) in which the losers may be required to pay monetary damages for their actions but not fined or sent to prison are classified as __________ law.

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Civil law deals with disputes between individuals or entities, such as businesses or governments, and typically seeks to provide a remedy for harm done rather than punish a wrongdoer through fines or imprisonment. Monetary damages may be awarded to compensate the plaintiff for losses incurred as a result of the defendant's actions.

Cases Involving Disputes Among Individuals (Or Between Individuals and the Government)