/sɪvəl ɪnˈvɛstəˌɡeɪtɪv dɪˈmænd/ – Phrase
Definition: (Mỹ) yêu cầu điều tra theo trình tự xét xử dân sự.
A more thorough explanation: A civil investigative demand (CID) is a legal tool used by government agencies, such as the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) or the Department of Justice (DOJ), to gather information and documents during an investigation into potential violations of laws or regulations. It is a formal request for information that carries the force of law and requires the recipient to comply with the demand. Failure to comply with a CID can result in legal consequences.
Example: The government issued a civil investigative demand to obtain documents and information related to the company’s business practices.