Word of the Day: CIVILITY

Politeness or propriety

civility (noun) - civilized conduct or formal courtesy and politeness as a way of showing respect to others [si-vil-i-tee]

BREAKDOWN: CIV- (citizen, community) + -IL (designating) + -ITY (quality)

• incivility is impolite or unsociable speech, behavior, or treatment of others

• civil means of or relating to citizens, civil institutions, or communities; polite, courteous

“Civility costs nothing and buys everything.” —Mary Wortley Montagu