Civilization
Pronunciation : Civ`i*li*za"tion
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. civilisation.]
Definition : 1. The act of civilizing, or the state of being civilized; national culture; refinement. Our manners, our civilization, and all the good things connected with manners, and with civilization, have, in this European world of ours, depended for ages upon two principles -- . . . the spirit of a gentleman, and spirit of religion. Burke
2. (Law)
Defn: Rendering a criminal process civil. [Obs.]
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913