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Definition of courtesy noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun courtesy, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. courtesy has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (Middle English) economics and commerce (1930s)
courtesy call, n. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary.
noun. uk / ˈkɜːtəsi / us. Add to word list. B2 [ U ] behaviour that is polite and shows respect, or a polite action or remark: The hotel treats all guests with courtesy. [ + to do sth ] He didn't even have the courtesy to thank me. (by) courtesy of sb/sth. If you have something courtesy of someone, they have allowed you to have it:
noun, plural cour·te·sies. excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior: Her unfailing courtesy made her easy to work with. a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression. indulgence, consent, or acquiescence: He is a “colonel” by courtesy rather than by right.
May 18, 2018 · The Concise Oxford Dictionary of English Etymology T. F. HOAD. cour·te·sy / ˈkərtəsē/ • n. (pl. -sies) the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behavior toward others: /he had been treated with a degree of courtesy not far short of deference./ ∎ (often courtesies) a polite speech or action, esp.
noun [ no plural ] uk / ˈkɜːtəsi/ behaviour that is polite and shows respect. (Definition of courtesy from the Cambridge Essential Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of courtesy. in Chinese (Traditional) 謙恭有禮的舉止，禮貌, 禮節, 客氣話… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 谦恭有礼的举止，礼貌, 礼节, 客气话… See more. in Spanish.
