/si vil"i tee/ , n. , pl. civilities .
1. courtesy; politeness.
2. a polite action or expression: an exchange of civilities.
3. Archaic. civilization; culture; good breeding.
[ 1350-1400; ME civilite civilitat- (s. of civilitas ) courtesy. See CIVIL, -ITY ]
Syn. 1. affability, amiability, manners, tact.