civilly
pronunciation
How to pronounce civilly in British English:
UK ['sɪvəlɪ]
How to pronounce civilly in American English:
US ['sɪvəlɪ]
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- Adverb:
- in a civil manner
Word Origin
- civilly (adv.)
- 1550s, "with reference to citizenship or civil matters," also "in a well-bred manner;" from civil + -ly (2).
Example
- 1. Article 30 the surety shall not be civilly liable under any of the following circumstances .
- 2. When bad government destroys our freedoms , we the people have the right and duty to disobey civilly and resist .
- 3. " Other means " means mutual fund , insurance company ( including the company ) , any other assistance agency , national relief program , employer or any third person held civilly liable .
- 4. Article 125 an enterprise 's director , supervisor or senior officer whose breach of his duty of loyality and care causes the bankruptcy of the enterpsie shall be held civilly responsible .
- 5. He wondered if she would speak civilly to him .