Definition

Noun: - The form of government of a social organization: This term refers to the established system of governance, laws, and institutions that maintain structure, peace, and regulation within a society or organized group.

Usage and Examples

• Noun:
  • The transition from monarchy to republic marked a significant change in the nation's civil order.
  • A stable civil order is essential for economic development and social harmony.
  • The philosopher wrote extensively on the principles necessary for a just civil order.

Advanced Usage

• "to maintain civil order": to uphold the established system of governance and public peace.
  • The primary duty of the police is to maintain civil order.
• "a breakdown in civil order": a collapse or failure of the governing system and societal structure.
  • The coup led to a complete breakdown in civil order.

Variants and Related Words

• Civil society (n): The aggregate of non-governmental organizations and institutions that manifest interests and will of citizens.
  • A vibrant civil society is a cornerstone of a healthy democracy.
• Body politic (n): The people of a nation, state, or society considered as a collective political entity.
  • The new policy affected the entire body politic.

Synonyms

• Polity: A form or process of civil government or constitution.
• Political system: The set of formal legal institutions that constitute a government.

Related Phrases

• Civil authority: The power of the government to enforce laws and maintain order.
  • The military acted under the direction of civil authority.
• Rule of law: The principle that all people and institutions are subject to and accountable to law.
  • A functioning civil order depends on the rule of law.

Noun

1. the form of government of a social organization