Examples of “civil” in a Sentence

adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.

• The new law protects the civil rights of every citizen.
• The country moved from military rule to civil government.
• He works in the civil service.

adj Polite and reasonably courteous, without being warm or friendly.

• Although she was upset, she gave a civil reply and left quietly.
• They kept things civil even though they clearly disagreed.
• Please try to be civil during the meeting.

adj Relating to private disputes between citizens, as opposed to criminal law.

• The two neighbors settled their civil dispute over the fence with the help of a mediator.
• Theft is a criminal matter, but a broken contract is usually a civil one.
• She filed a civil lawsuit against her former landlord.