- Civility (noun) = courtesy, politeness
Word Origin ; History
civility
late 14c., "status of a citizen," from civil + -ity. Later especially"good citizenship" (1530s). Also "state of being civilized" (1540s);"behavior proper to civilized persons" (1560s).
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper Cite This Source -- found at dictionary.com, January 15, 2013