Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary -- Volume C2. To admit as suitable to a civilized state. [Obs. or R.] "Civilizing adultery." Milton. Syn. -- To polish; refine; humanize. Civ"i·lized (?), a. Reclaimed from savage life and manners; instructed in arts, learning, and civil manners; refined; cultivated. Sale of conscience and duty in open market is not reconcilable with the present state of civilized society. Civ"i·li·zer (?), n. One who, or that which, civilizes or tends to civilize. Civil Service Commission. 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. 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. Civ"i·ly (?), adv. In a civil manner; as regards civil rights and privileges; politely; courteously; in a well bred manner. Civ"ism (?), n. [Cf. F. civisme, fr.L. civis citizen.] State of citizenship. [R.] Dyer. Ciz"ar (?), v. i. [From Cizars.] To clip with scissors. [Obs.] Beau. & Fl. Ciz"ars (?), n. pl. Scissors. [Obs.] Swift. Cize (?), n. Bulk; largeness. [Obs.] See Size. Clab"ber (?), n. [See Bonnyclabber] Milk curdled so as to become thick. |