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William,国内知名法学院金融专业,擅长翻译各类与投资基金、投资顾问及金融衍生工具相关的法律文件。