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Webster 1828 Edition


Civilly

CIVILLY

, adv.
1.
In a manner relating to government, or to the rights or character of a member of the community.
2.
In a manner relating to private rights; opposed to criminally; as a process civilly commenced for the private satisfaction of a party injured.
3.
Not naturally, but in law; as a man civilly dead.
4.
Politely; complaisantly; gently; with due decorum; courteously; as, we were civilly treated.
5.
Without gaudy colors, or finery; as chambers furnished civilly.

Definition 2024


civilly

civilly

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Adverb

civilly (comparative more civilly, superlative most civilly)

  1. in a civil manner

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