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noun
One who studies or works with the civil law.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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noun
One who rejects the moral authority of Christ but who nevertheless adheres to a moral code in line with “civil righteousness” and “good citizenship”.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
Topics: lifestyle, religion, theology
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noun
A statesman, politician, or student of the political sciences.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: obsolete
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History
From Medieval Latin civilista, from Latin cīvīlis (“civil (law)”), on the pattern of Medieval Latin canonista (“canonist”), from Latin canōn (“rule”).
