civilly
adverb
civ·il·ly
ˈsi-və(l)-lē 
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Dotter estimates 25 to 45 defendants a year would be civilly committed if the bill passes.
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Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The bill also says that those blocking a road could also be held civilly liable for damages.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
While the Justice Department settles most tax matters civilly through fines, when prosecutors do charge criminal fraud, their conviction rate is over 90%.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Family shocked to see him at restaurant After Duprey was found not guilty, he was civilly committed as a person who is mentally ill and dangerous to the public.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
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Shaun Boyd, CBS News, 27 Mar. 2026
The bill also says that those blocking a road could also be held civilly liable for damages.
—Irene Wright, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
While the Justice Department settles most tax matters civilly through fines, when prosecutors do charge criminal fraud, their conviction rate is over 90%.
—Avi Asher-Schapiro, ProPublica, 24 Mar. 2026
Family shocked to see him at restaurant After Duprey was found not guilty, he was civilly committed as a person who is mentally ill and dangerous to the public.
—Mara H. Gottfried, Twin Cities, 2 Mar. 2026
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“Civilly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/civilly. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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civilly
adverb
civ·il·ly
ˈsiv-ə(l)-lē
: in a civil manner : politely
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