civility
Use Civility in a sentence
ɪ noun, plural ci·vil·i·ties.
1.
courtesy; politeness.
2.
a polite action or expression: an exchange of civilities.
3.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | politeness or courtesy, esp when formal |
| 2. | (often plural) an act of politeness |
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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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