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   civility

   /sɪˈvɪlɪti/

   noun

   • 1. formal politeness and courtesy in behaviour or speech: "I hope we can treat each other with civility and respect" Similar courtesycourteousnesspolitenessgood mannersmannerlinessgentlemanlinesschivalrygallantrygraciousnessconsiderationrespectgentilityurbanitycordialitygenialitypleasantnessaffabilitypolitessehumorous:couthrare:comityOpposite discourtesyrudeness
   • ▪ polite remarks used in formal conversation: "she was exchanging civilities with his mother" Similar polite remarkpolitenesscourtesyformality

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French civilite, from Latin civilitas, from civilis ‘relating to citizens’ (see civil). In early use the term denoted the state of being a citizen and hence good citizenship or orderly behaviour. The sense ‘politeness’ arose in the mid 16th century.

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   Jul 10, 2012 · The meaning of CIVILITY is civilized conduct; especially : courtesy, politeness. How to use civility in a sentence.

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   Civility definition: courtesy; politeness.. See examples of CIVILITY used in a sentence.

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   CIVILITY meaning: 1. politeness or a polite remark: 2. politeness or a polite remark: 3. the quality of being…. Learn more.

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   Definition of civility noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   civility: 1 n the act of showing regard for others Synonyms: politeness Types: show 8 types... hide 8 types... courtesy a courteous or respectful or considerate act deference , respect a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard devoir formal expression of respect attention a courteous act indicating affection gallantry polite ...

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   2 meanings: 1. politeness or courtesy, esp when formal 2. an act of politeness.... Click for more definitions.

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    action - something done (usually as opposed to something said); "there were stories of murders and other unnatural actions"

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    CIVILITY meaning: 1 : polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior; 2 : polite actions and words