en instituting civil action

An English term in ConceptNet 5.8

Source: Open Mind Common Sense contributors
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Effects of instituting civil action

  • en a court case ➜
  • en a trial ➜
  • en anger ➜
  • en the award of punitive damages ➜
  • en bad feelings ➜
  • en complications ➜
  • en confusion ➜
  • en you are counter-sued ➜
  • en a counter suit ➜
  • en go to jail ➜
  • en going to court ➜
  • en be hated for years to come ➜
  • en hurt feelings ➜
  • en law suits to be files ➜
  • en a lawsuit to be filed ➜
  • en a legal confrontation ➜
  • en meeting like-minded people ➜
  • en moral outrage ➜
  • en protests ➜
  • en rage ➜
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instituting civil action is a subevent of…

  • en strike ➜
  • en being arrested ➜
  • en you fight city hall ➜
  • en gaining experience with frustrating delays ➜
  • en go to court ➜
  • en hire a lawyer ➜
  • en litigation ➜
  • en that you might face opposition ➜
  • en you pay fees ➜

instituting civil action is used for…

  • en assembling supporters of your cause ➜
  • en changing society ➜
  • en defending your rights ➜
  • en getting the attention of the government ➜
  • en getting justice ➜
  • en making a point ➜
  • en the right to address a fault ➜
  • en serving justice ➜
  • en suing ➜

instituting civil action requires…

  • en an altercation ➜
  • en civility ➜
  • en a judge ➜
  • en a lawyer ➜
  • en organization of people ➜
  • en time and money ➜
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