civil
Adjective
This word carries a tension between public duty and personal restraint. In a legal or governmental sense, it evokes a structured, organized society where rules are designed for the common good and the protection of individual rights, standing in sharp contrast to the rigid hierarchy of military rule.
Meanings
Adjective
[someone][something]
Relating to ordinary citizens and their concerns as opposed to military or ecclesiastical matters.
"The city has a strong civil administration."