French Meaning of civil

civil

Other French words related to civil

Definitions and Meaning of civil in English

Wordnet

civil (s)

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

of or in a condition of social order

Wordnet

civil (a)

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

of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

(of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life

Webster

civil (a.)

Pertaining to a city or state, or to a citizen in his relations to his fellow citizens or to the state; within the city or state.

Subject to government; reduced to order; civilized; not barbarous; -- said of the community.

Performing the duties of a citizen; obedient to government; -- said of an individual.

Having the manners of one dwelling in a city, as opposed to those of savages or rustics; polite; courteous; complaisant; affable.

Pertaining to civic life and affairs, in distinction from military, ecclesiastical, or official state.

Relating to rights and remedies sought by action or suit distinct from criminal proceedings.

FAQs About the word civil

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