Definition of Civil
Civil
civ·il
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(adjective)
just barely polite; not violent or outwardly aggressive;
e.g. She was extremely civil throughout all the divorce hearings, although inwardly she seethed with hatred.
(adjective)
relating to all citizens or public environments, as opposed to military, police or religious group concerns;
e.g. Civil duties as opposed to military duties.
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