CIVIL

adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin ~is, from civis Date: 14th century 1. of or relating to citizens, of or relating to the state or its citizenry , 2. ~ized , adequate in courtesy and politeness ; mannerly , 3. of, relating to, or based on ~ law, relating to private rights and to remedies sought by action or suit distinct from criminal proceedings, established by law, of, relating to, or involving the general public, their activities, needs, or ways, or civic affairs as distinguished from special (as military or religious) affairs, based on the mean sun and legally recognized for use in ordinary affairs, Synonyms: see: ~