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   Cour·te·sy

   /ˈkərdəsē/

   

   noun

   • 1. 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" Similar politenesscourteousnessgood mannerscivilityrespectrespectfulnessdeferencechivalrygallantrygood breedinggentilitygraciousnesskindnessconsiderationthoughtthoughtfulnesscordialitygenialityaffabilityurbanitypolishrefinementcourtlinessdecorousnesstactdiscretiondiplomacyinformal:decencyhumorous:couthOpposite discourtesyrudeness
   • ▪ a polite speech or action, especially one required by convention: "the superficial courtesies of diplomatic exchanges"
   • ▪ (especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service: "he traveled from the hotel in a courtesy car"
   • ▪ a curtsy.

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French cortesie, from corteis (see courteous).

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