Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A civil month is a period of time that is part of the calendar year. It is one of twelve months that make up a year. Each month is approximately 30 days long. A civil month is also known as a calendar month.
Definition: A period of time in which the calendar is divided into twelve parts. It is also known as a calendar month or civil month.
Examples:
The first example shows that March is a civil month because it is one of the twelve periods of time in the calendar. The second example illustrates that a month can be any time period approximating 30 days, which is the common length of a civil month.