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civil

/ˈsɪvəl/ · 5 letters · 4 distinct letters

  1. adjective

    applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

    civil authorities

  2. adjective

    not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others;, W.S. Maugham

    even if he didn't like them he should have been civil

  3. adjective

    of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

    civil affairs

  4. adjective

    of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

    civil rights

  5. adjective

    (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life

    the civil calendar

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