civilreply
nounUK /ˈsɪv.əl.rɪˌplaɪ/
US /ˈsɪv.əl.rɪˌplaɪ/
A civil reply is a polite answer you give someone.
When the teacher asked if I understood, I gave a civil reply and said yes.
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2. A formal written answer sent by one government or official to another.
The mayor sent a civil reply to the neighboring town's letter.
3. A calm and respectful answer given during an argument.
Even though he was angry, he gave a civil reply instead of shouting.
4. A short, businesslike answer that is not rude.
The office sent a civil reply to confirm the meeting time.