ci·vil·i·ty 
/səˈvɪləti/ noun
plural ci·vil·i·ties /səˈvɪləti/ noun formal 1 [noncount] : polite, reasonable, and respectful behavior
▪ Everyone should be treated with civility. [=courtesy, politeness] ▪ codes/standards of civility 2 civilities [plural] : polite actions and words
▪ They greeted each other with the usual exchange of civilities.
▪ Everyone should be treated with civility. [=courtesy, politeness] ▪ codes/standards of civility
▪ They greeted each other with the usual exchange of civilities.
