ci·vil·i·ty

[si-vil-i-tee]
noun, plural ci·vil·i·ties.
1.
courtesy; politeness.
2.
a polite action or expression: an exchange of civilities.
3.
Archaic. civilization; culture; good breeding.

Origin:
1350–1400; Middle English civilite < Middle French < Latin cīvīlitāt- (stem of cīvīlitās) courtesy. See civil, -ity

o·ver·ci·vil·i·ty, noun


1. affability, amiability, manners, tact.
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civility (sɪˈvɪlɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n , pl -ties
1.  politeness or courtesy, esp when formal
2.  (often plural) an act of politeness

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civility
late 14c., "status of a citizen," from civil + -ity. Later especially "good citizenship" (1530s). Also "state of being civilized" (1540s); "behavior proper to civilized persons" (1560s).
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Example sentences
So let us begin anew-remembering on both sides that civility is not a sign of
  weakness, and sincerity is always subject to proof.
Civility shouldn't be limited to one night per year.
There has been an air of civility and bipartisan co-operation around health
  reform so far, but it may not last long.
Civility is difficult to legislate, but easy to identify in practice.
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