civil Meaning and Definition

1. a. not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

2. a. (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life

3. a. of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

4. a. of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

5. s. applying to ordinary citizens

6. s. of or in a condition of social order