Civil Year (Noun)
Meaning
The year (reckoned from January 1 to December 31) according to Gregorian calendar.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The new employee was expected to file her tax return for the entire civil year by the deadline of April 15.
- Most schools follow a calendar that coincides with the civil year, beginning in January and ending in December.
- In the civil year of 2020, the country saw significant economic growth and development.
- For accounting purposes, the company's financial reports are typically compiled on a civil year basis.
- According to the law, every citizen must submit their annual tax returns for the civil year within the first quarter of the following year.