CIVILIZER
Civ"i*li*zer, n.
Defn: One who, or that which, civilizes or tends to civilize.
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Civil Service Commission.
Defn: In the United States, a commission appointed by the President, consisting of three members, not more than two of whom may be adherents of the same party, which has the control, through examinations, of appointments and promotions in the classified civil service. It was created by act of Jan, 16, 1883 (22 Stat. 403).
CIVIL SERVICE REFORM
Civil Service Reform.
Defn: The substitution of business principles and methods for political methods in the conduct of the civil service. esp. the merit system instead of the spoils system in making appointments to office.
CIVILY
Civ"i*ly, adv.
Defn: In a civil manner; as regards civil rights and privileges; politely; courteously; in a well bred manner.
CIVISM
Civ"ism, n. Etym: [Cf.F. civisme, fr.L. civis citizen.]
Defn: State of citizenship. [R.] Dyer.