Dictionary
ci•vil•i•ty
Pronunciation: (si-vil'i-tē), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -ties.
1. courtesy; politeness.
2. a polite action or expression:
an exchange of civilities.
3. Archaic.civilization; culture; good breeding.
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