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Definitions from the WebCivil ListNoun: 1. A list of civil servants or government officials who receive regular salaries and allowances from the government. Example sentence: The civil list includes ministers, judges, and other government officials. [Related products on Amazon] Noun: 2. The sum of money allocated by the government for the payment of salaries and allowances to civil servants. Example sentence: The government increased the civil list to accommodate the rising costs of public sector wages. [Related products on Amazon] Noun: 3. Previously, in the United Kingdom, the civil list referred specifically to the annual grant made by the government to the monarch for official expenses. Example sentence: The Queen's civil list ensures that she can fulfill her ceremonial duties and maintain the royal household. [Related products on Amazon] | ||||
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