civilly

[ siv-uh-lee ]

/ ˈsɪv ə li /

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adverb

politely; courteously.

in accordance with civil law.

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Origin of civilly

1400–50; late Middle English. See civil, -ly

It would also create a national database to track police misconduct while making it easier for officers to be held both criminally and civilly liable.
Chauvin verdict injects a fresh jolt of momentum into police overhaul efforts|Seung Min Kim, Annie Linskey, Marianna Sotomayor|April 21, 2021|Washington Post
Legal officials can in some circumstances pursue the same allegations either criminally or civilly, with a higher burden of proof for prosecutors and stiffer potential penalties for defendants when it comes to criminal cases.
The Justice Department Sues Walmart, Accusing It of Illegally Dispensing Opioids|by Jesse Eisinger and James Bandler|December 23, 2020|ProPublica
Mandela kept his temper, spoke civilly in his accented English and did his best for those he represented.
Mandela, My Source: One Journalist’s Memory of Clandestine Meetings|Benjamin Pogrund|December 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
“There are 80 percent of the issues we can talk civilly about and find common ground,” he said.
Mike Enzi Takes on Liz Cheney|Sandra McElwaine|October 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST

But it is unfortunate that people feel the need to disrupt a gathering where they could peacefully and civilly ask questions.
Olmert Heckled Again—This Time From the Left|Sigal Samuel|June 4, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It would be nice if all this could just be negotiated civilly at a conference table, but often it can't be.
And You Thought It Was Basketball|Michael Tomasky|April 3, 2013|DAILY BEAST
A distinguished-looking man, evidently vested with authority, bustled forward and addressed him, civilly enough.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
A car conductor is instructed to treat passengers civilly and to use no harsh means with them, save in extreme cases.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman|Albert Sidney Bolles
Thus far the wayfarers encountered during his journey had treated him civilly.
The Red Year|Louis Tracy
He walked away, taking leave of the man as civilly as though he had been a respectable member of society.
Elster's Folly|Mrs. Henry Wood
She enquired civilly and even quietly into your situation, and approved the sentiments which naturally fell from me.
Private Letters of Edward Gibbon (1753-1794) Volume 1 (of 2)|Edward Gibbon