civisglossary / CIVIS civis (siv-is). [Latin] Roman law. A Roman citizen; a person entitled to the public and private rights associated with Roman citizenship. • Female citizens had only private rights. — Also termed civis Romanus; civis Romana. 词条贡献者 双语律师Akira,国际知名法学院法律专业,擅长翻译各类与地产开发相关的法律文件。