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Howard,毕业于法国一流的高级翻译学院,擅长翻译各类与欧美消费者隐私法规相关的法律文件。