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Civil liability arising from an offence

Meaning and relationship to your legal situation.

What it means

The obligation to restore property, repair damage and compensate for harm caused by an offence. It is distinct from punishment, although both matters may be determined in criminal proceedings.

Legal reference

Spanish Criminal Code · art. 109, art. 110, art. 116

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