civility
nounUK /sɪˈvɪl.ə.ti/
US /səˈvɪl.ə.t̬i/
Civility means being polite and kind to other people.
The teacher praised the students for their civility during the debate.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A polite action or remark.
He offered a few civilities before getting down to business.
3. The condition of being civilized or orderly in society.
The town valued civility and worked hard to keep its streets safe and clean.
4. Formal politeness used in official or public situations.
The meeting was conducted with great civility despite the disagreement.