- civil commotion
- An uprising of citizens; an insurrection; interference with the powers of government by violent action. 29A Am J Rev ed Ins § 1368.
Ballentine's law dictionary. Anderson, W.S.. 1998.
civil commotion
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civil — Of or relating to the state or its citizenry. Relating to private rights and remedies sought by civil actions as contrasted with criminal proceedings. The word is derived from the Latin civilis, a citizen. Originally, pertaining or appropriate to … Black's law dictionary
civil — Of or relating to the state or its citizenry. Relating to private rights and remedies sought by civil actions as contrasted with criminal proceedings. The word is derived from the Latin civilis, a citizen. Originally, pertaining or appropriate to … Black's law dictionary
commotion — A disturbance; turmoil. See civil commotion … Ballentine's law dictionary
