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civility

[si-vil-i-tee]

noun

plural

civilities 
  1. courtesy; politeness.

    Synonyms: , ,
  2. a polite action or expression.

    an exchange of civilities.

  3. Archaic.civilization; culture; good breeding.



civility

/ ɪˈɪɪɪ /

noun

  1. politeness or courtesy, esp when formal

  2. (often plural) an act of politeness

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Other 51Թ Forms

  • overcivility noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of civility1

1350–1400; Middle English civilite < Middle French < Latin īī- (stem of īī ) courtesy. See civil, -ity
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Our reactions weren’t always positive; she’d often be pilloried for civility breaches that would be heralded as raw free speech if the same words came out of a man’s mouth.

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Salmon sperm facials — which are sometimes called salmon DNA facials for civility’s sake — have become the latest addition to med spa menus across Los Angeles.

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Conservative shadow transport secretary Gareth Bacon said: "Playing loud music on public transport may seem like a small thing, but it speaks towards a growing tolerance of anti-social behaviour that chips away at public civility."

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"It is up to us as virtuous individuals and citizens to translate this vital truth into positive action, thereby fostering peace, civility, and wellbeing in communities worldwide," he said.

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On Friday, he begged the Democrats to jettison their allegiance to norms and civility.

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