civil

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Nepal became a federal republic in 2008 after a decade-long civil war and a peace deal that saw former Maoist insurgents brought into government and the abolishment of the monarchy.

From Barron's

A core part of the strategy is increased collaboration between the business community, municipalities, researchers and civil society.

From BBC

Two senior Stormont civil servants have been recognised in for their public service.

From BBC

She added that current and former ministers were "never briefed on these tweets when they spoke publicly about the case", and he civil servants in charge of the case "were also unaware" of them.

From BBC

As well as introducing Scotland's first coinage his reign included the foundation of royal burghs such as Perth, Dunfermline and Stirling, and the reorganisation of civil institutions.

From BBC