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Sade3757 By definition: In order to understand what the word CIVIL mean, let’s take a look at the meaning of the word: -of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state (civil affairs, civil rights, civil liberty) - applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military -not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others (polite, cultured) The origin of the word Late Middle English, coming from Old French from the Latin civills, taken from civis "citizen" By definition of opinion and research: When we think of CIVIL in the context of the question, one must attach the political and social aspect to the word, it's the ensuring of freedom and equal rights of the citizens regardless of his/her, sex, race or religion. It is established legal action that governments have created for the conditions of the citizens of that country. On the flip side of Civil Rights you have Civil Liberties which are the protection of citizens against government actions, which include freedom from torture, freedom of press, freedom of religion, freedom of assembly, freedom of speech, freedom of expression, equal treatment under the law and due process and the right to a fair trial. These vary from country to country but one thing that happens always is, civil rights and civil liberties interchange with one another, at times pitting one against the other when it comes to justice for all citizens. Ask yourself..How well do I know my rights as a citizen, and do I fully understand how it impacts the way of LIFE! Sade3757 33