Meaning
civilly, legally
- in a civil, polite, and law-abiding manner; civilly
- according to civil law or in a civil ceremony
In a sentence
La coppia ha scelto di sposarsi civilmente in municipio il mese prossimo.
The couple chose to have a civil marriage at town hall next month.
Sebbene fossero in disaccordo, hanno affrontato la questione civilmente.
Although they disagreed, they addressed the issue civilly.
È necessario che i condomini imparino a convivere civilmente.
It is necessary for the apartment residents to learn to live together civilly.
Usage notes
- Very common in the collocation 'sposarsi civilmente' (to marry in a civil ceremony, not church).