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What is the difference between criminal law and civil law?

Both criminal and civil law involve courts, judges, and legal consequences. What distinguishes them — who brings the case, what must be proved, and what are the possible outcomes?

LawOpen·Asked by Omniscientia Team·18 March 2026
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