1. An administrative or territorial subdivision of a state or country established for civil purposes, such as local government, judicial administration, or census purposes
The county is divided into several civil divisions for administrative purposes.
O condado é dividido em várias divisões civis para fins administrativos.
2. A legally established geographic area within a state or municipality for local governance and public services
Each civil division has its own local government representative.
Cada divisão civil tem seu próprio representante de governo local.