Definitions for civilly
ˈsɪv ə licivil·ly

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. civillyadverb

   in a civil manner

   "he treats his former wife civilly"

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1. civillyadverb

   in a civil manner

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Civillyadverb

   Etymology: from civil.

   1. In a manner relating to government, or to the rights or character of a member of a community; not naturally; not ecclesiastically; not criminally.

   Men that are civil lead their lives after one common law; for that a multitude should, without harmony amongst themselves, concur in the doing of one thing; for this is civilly to live; or should manage community of life, it is not possible. Richard Hooker, b. i. p. 46.

   That accusation, which is publick, is either civilly commenced for the private satisfaction of the party injured; or else criminally, that is, for some publick punishment. John Ayliffe.

   2. Politely; complaisantly; gently; without rudeness; without brutality.

   I will deal civilly with his poems: nothing ill is to be spoken of the dead. John Dryden, Preface to his.

   I would have had Almeria and Osmyn parted civilly; as if it was not proper for lovers to do so. Jeremy Collier, View of the Stage.

   He thought them folks that lost their way,
   And ask’d them civilly to stay. Matthew Prior.

   3. Without gay or gaudy colours.

   The chambers were handsome and cheerful, and furnished civilly. Francis Bacon, New Atlantis.

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1. civilly

   Civilly is an adverb derived from the adjective 'civil'. It generally means in a manner that is polite, courteous, or respectful, often in a formal or public context. This can refer to the way people behave towards each other, as well as following the civil laws or procedures in a society or a institution. In a legal context, 'civilly' can also mean 'related to civil law' as opposed to criminal law.

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1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of civilly in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of civilly in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of civilly in a Sentence

1. Troy Slaten:

   If nobody claims a body, it is turned over to the public administrator, who will handle it civilly and not religiously, cremation is usually standard because it's the cheapest option.

2. Ken Paxton:

   I think it’s laughable, the reality is the court system was created so that we would address things in a civil manner -- which is in court -- and not go harm each other. You could argue that the harm being done before this law was babies being killed … and now, all of that’s going to be addressed civilly as opposed to just allowing the bludgeoning of these babies.

3. Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal:

   Especially if the prosecutor isn't taking action or if the mayor's not changing their ways, I'd allow the families to go to court and sue them civilly as well to recover damages.

4. Jonathan Greenblatt:

   There is a serious debate taking place over the next five weeks within Congress over the Iran deal. We have called on all sides, regardless of whether one is liberal or conservative, to conduct that debate responsibly and civilly. That plea should apply to presidential candidates as well.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=civilly
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Civilly
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=civilly
4. ^ ChatGPT
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