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Welcome Mrs Gavitt. Write all the words you can think of that have the word c-i-v-i-l in the word.

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1 Welcome Mrs Gavitt

2 Write all the words you can think of that have the word c-i-v-i-l in the word.

3 Civil means… Main Entry: civ·il Pronunciation: \ ˈ si-v ə l\ Function: adjective Etymology: Middle English, from Middle French, from Latin civilis, from civis Date: 14th century 1 a : of or relating to citizens b : of or relating to the state or its citizenry 2 a : civilized b : adequate in courtesy and politeness : mannerly 3 a : of, relating to, or based on civil law b : relating to private rights and to remedies sought by action or suit distinct from criminal proceedings c : established by law 4 : of, relating to, or involving the general public, their activities, needs, or ways, or civic affairs as distinguished from special (as military or religious) affairs 5 of time : based on the mean sun and legally recognized for use in ordinary affairscivilizedmannerly

4 synonyms civil, polite, courteous, gallant, chivalrous mean observant of the forms required by good breeding. civil often suggests little more than the avoidance of overt rudeness. polite commonly implies polish of speech and manners and sometimes suggests an absence of cordiality. courteous implies more actively considerate or dignified politeness. gallant and chivalrous imply courteous attentiveness especially to women. gallant suggests spirited and dashing behavior and ornate expressions of courtesy. chivalrous suggests high-minded and self-sacrificing behavior.civilpolitecourteousgallantchivalrouscivilpolitecourteousgallantchivalrousgallant chivalrous

5 Why do we need laws?

6 Vocabulary Laws Code Common law Positive law Jurisdiction equity


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