civil civil /ˈsɪvəl/

adjective

1. () Applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military  ( civil )
   applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
    Civil authorities
   civil authorities
   
2. () Not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others  ( polite , civil )
   not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others
    Even if he didn't like them he should have been civil
   even if he didn't like them he should have been civil
   
3. Of or in a condition of social order  ( civil )
   of or in a condition of social order
    Civil peoples
   civil peoples
   
4. (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life  ( civil )
   (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life
    The civil calendar
   the civil calendar
    A civil day begins at mean midnight
   a civil day begins at mean midnight
   
5. Of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals  ( civic , civil )
   of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals
    Civil rights
   civil rights
    Civil liberty
   civil liberty
    Civic duties
   civic duties
    Civic pride
   civic pride
   
6. Of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state  ( civil )
   of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state
    Civil affairs
   civil affairs
    Civil strife
   civil strife
    Civil disobedience
   civil disobedience
    Civil branches of government
   civil branches of government