Civility /(?)/

pl. Civilities

1. The state of society in which the relations and duties of a citizen are recognized and obeyed; a state of civilization. [Obs.]

   Monarchies have risen from barbarrism to civility, and fallen again to ruin.

   The gradual depature of all deeper signification from the word civility has obliged the creation of another word -- civilization.

2. A civil office, or a civil process [Obs.]

   To serve in a civility.

3. Courtesy; politeness; kind attention; good breeding; a polite act or expression.

   The insolent civility of a proud man is, if possible, more shocking than his rudeness could be.

   The sweet civilities of life.