comparative form of civil: more civil

All of the institutions, voluntary organizations and corporate bodies that are less than the state but greater than the family.

(rare) Uncivil(ised) and in opposition to civil society; opposed to or lacking the features of civil society (for example, opposing or simply lacking civil liberties).

plural of civil partnership

A union similar to marriage which same-sex couples, and in some jurisdictions opposite-sex couples, may form, which affords rights and responsibilities similar or identical to those afforded by civil marriage.

The technical design and construction of public works such as bridges, buildings, harbours, public greens, roads, etc., and/or technically equivalent private (usually corporate) ones.

The period in which the sun is less than 6° below the horizon in the morning and evening.

plural of civil law

(law) The body of law dealing with the private relations between members of a community; it contrasts with criminal law, military law and ecclesiastical law.

The collective power of the people or the commonwealth.