civility
n. uncountablen. polite and formal behavior toward other people. It means showing respect even when you disagree with someone.
n. polite, reasonable, or respectful behavior, especially in a social or public context. Often refers to the basic level of courtesy required for a functional society.
The two politicians treated each other with civility during the debate.
After weeks of arguing, the neighbors finally reached a level of civility that allowed them to share the driveway.
The breakdown of public civility in digital spaces has led many social scientists to investigate how anonymity affects our willingness to remain polite during disagreements.
Borrowed from Latin civilitas: compare French civilité. English equivalent civil + -ity.
Often used with the preposition 'between' or 'toward'.