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civilly

ci·villy

UK/ˈsɪv.əl.i/ US/ˈsɪvɪli/ uncommon obsolete

adverb

1.

in a civil manner

  • “he treats his former wife civilly”
Antonyms

Origin

From Middle English cyvyly, equivalent to civil + -ly.

Phrases

  • civilly dead
  • civilly disobedient

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