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ci⋅vil⋅i⋅ty

  [si-vil-i-tee]
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–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

Synonyms:
1. affability, amiability, manners, tact.
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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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