Definition of civilly adverb from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

civilly

adverb

/ˈsɪvəli/

in a polite and formal way but possibly not seeming friendly
- She greeted him civilly but with no sign of affection.
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in a way that involves personal legal matters and not criminal law
- The companies run the risk of being held criminally or civilly liable for any damages.
compare criminally

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