civilly

adverb

civ·​il·​ly ˈsi-və(l)-lē How to pronounce civilly (audio)
1
: in terms of civil rights, law, or matters
civilly dead
2
: in a civil manner : politely

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Thankfully things didn't escalate beyond a silent tiff in this case, but what should a traveler do in a similar situation to handle a pushy fellow passenger civilly? Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025 And that there were hundreds of people with only 3, 4, or $500,000 who were being, moving on civilly. USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025 Jurors during the first trial found Norman, who fired just after Younce, was not civilly liable. Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 8 Jan. 2025 Artists — and anyone else with exclusive licenses, like labels and distribution groups — can sue civilly for damages. Audrey Gibbs, The Tennessean, 23 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for civilly 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of civilly was in the 15th century

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“Civilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civilly. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

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civilly

adverb
civ·​il·​ly ˈsiv-ə(l)-lē How to pronounce civilly (audio)
: in a civil manner : politely

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