Which of the following is a similarity between civil lawsuits and criminal lawsuits?

A. Both are initiated by public prosecutors.
B. Both are initiated by an individual or a corporation.
C. Both refer to the accused party as the defendant.
D. Both aim at preventing and prosecuting crimes.


Answer: C

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