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civility

ci·vi·lity

UK/sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.ti/ US/sɪˈvɪl.ɪ.tʰɪi̯/ uncommon archaic obsolete

noun

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2.

the act of showing regard for others

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Origin

Borrowed from Latin civilitas: compare French civilité. English equivalent civil + -ity.

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