civil service reformglossary / CIVIL-SERVICE REFORM civil-service reform. The use of business principles and methods instead of the spoils system in the conduct of the civil service, esp. in awarding contracts and appointing officials. 词条贡献者 译者Mathew,国际知名法学院国际仲裁与争端解决专业,擅长翻译各种与美国国内仲裁相关的法律文件。