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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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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.
I am so sick of the sanctimony of bigmouths lecturing them about the need for civility in the wake of her murder.
The civility and wildness of the river coexist, much like Huck's personality.
Despite her plain clothes, she radiated a ladylike politeness and civility.
Emma, angry at the insult to Miss Taylor's husband, holds her tongue for the sake of family civility.

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