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What does civility mean?

Looking for the meaning or definition of the word civility? Here's what it means.

Noun
  1. Politeness; courtesy; an individual act or a manner of behaving which conforms to social conventions of propriety.
  2. (obsolete) The state of society in which the relations and duties of a citizen are recognized and obeyed; civilization.
  3. (obsolete) A civil office, or a civil process.
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Despite her plain clothes, she radiated a ladylike politeness and civility.
They are adults standing for, one presumes, responsible behaviour and the higher values of civility and democracy.
I am so sick of the sanctimony of bigmouths lecturing them about the need for civility in the wake of her murder.
But it sure was a far cry from the civility and warm kindness he showed me during that other party.
His temper was sparked easily, but he also had patience and civility like none other.
We could make it a self-fulfilling prophecy if we assume they have civility and regard them all and treat them all as one.

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