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CIVIL SEVICE

\sˈɪvə͡l sˈɛvɪs], \sˈɪvə‍l sˈɛvɪs], \s_ˈɪ_v_əl s_ˈɛ_v_ɪ_s]\

Definitions of CIVIL SEVICE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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The paid service of the State, in so far as it is not military or naval.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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