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civility - 2 dictionary results

ci⋅vil⋅i⋅ty

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

Origin:
1350–1400; ME civilite < MF < L cīvīlitāt- (s. of cīvīlitās) courtesy. See civil, -ity


1. affability, amiability, manners, tact.
ci·vil·i·ty   (sĭ-vĭl'ĭ-tē)   
n.   pl. ci·vil·i·ties
  1. Courteous behavior; politeness.
  2. A courteous act or utterance.
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