civil in Spanish
civil in Spanish is civil — civil means relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
civil in Spanish
civil
What does "civil" mean?
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adj Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
"The new law protects the civil rights of every citizen."
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adj Polite and reasonably courteous, without being warm or friendly.
"Although she was upset, she gave a civil reply and left quietly."
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adj Relating to private disputes between citizens, as opposed to criminal law.
"The two neighbours settled their civil dispute over the fence with the help of a mediator."
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civil in a sentence
- The new law protects the civil rights of every citizen.
- The country moved from military rule to civil government.
- Although she was upset, she gave a civil reply and left quietly.
- They kept things civil even though they clearly disagreed.
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What is "civil" in Spanish?
"civil" in Spanish is civil. civil means: Relating to ordinary citizens and government, as opposed to the military or religion.
How do you use "civil" in a sentence?
Example: "The new law protects the civil rights of every citizen." In Spanish, "civil" is civil.
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