On speaking terms, say (5)

I believe the answer is:

civil

(Other definitions for civil that I've seen before include "Courteously polite" , "Urbane" , "Mannerly" , "Polite to the state" , "Polite and non-military" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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