civilly
adverb
civ·il·ly
ˈsi-və(l)-lē 
Examples of civilly in a Sentence
Recent Examples on the Web
Litigation went back and forth civilly to the point where leadership needed the help of Allegheny County District Attorney Stephen Zappala, who eventually filed nuisance charges in January 2024.
—
Lauren Linder, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The future of democracy is going to depend on our ability to think critically and disagree civilly.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Artists — and anyone else with exclusive licenses, like labels and distribution groups — can sue civilly for damages.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for civilly
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Lauren Linder, CBS News, 14 Jan. 2026
The future of democracy is going to depend on our ability to think critically and disagree civilly.
—Mary Ellen Klas, Twin Cities, 11 Jan. 2026
As a drone whirred overhead and hooded people spray-painted the building and its fixtures, the protestors advocated for more civilly disobedient methods.
—Dante Motley, Austin American Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026
Artists — and anyone else with exclusive licenses, like labels and distribution groups — can sue civilly for damages.
—Audrey Gibbs, Nashville Tennessean, 12 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for civilly
Cite this Entry
“Civilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civilly. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
Copy CitationKids Definition
civilly
adverb
civ·il·ly
ˈsiv-ə(l)-lē
: in a civil manner : politely
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
