What is the meaning of the word "civil"?

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  1. (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life copy to clipboard adjective
    • the civil calendar copy to clipboard
  2. applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military copy to clipboard adjective
    • civil authorities copy to clipboard
  3. of or in a condition of social order copy to clipboard adjective
    • civil peoples copy to clipboard
  4. of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state copy to clipboard adjective
    • civil affairs copy to clipboard
  5. of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals copy to clipboard adjective
    • civil rights copy to clipboard

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