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civil
civil
/ˈsɪvəl/
adjective
(
)
Applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
(
civil
)
applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military
Civil authorities
civil authorities
(
)
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
Of or in a condition of social order
(
civil
)
of or in a condition of social order
Civil peoples
civil peoples
(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
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
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
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