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   courtesy

   /ˈkəːtɪsi/

   noun

   • 1. the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others: "he treated the players with courtesy and good humour" Similar politenesscourteousnessgood mannerscivilityrespectrespectfulnessdeferencechivalrygallantrygood breedinggentilitygraciousnesskindnessconsiderationthoughtthoughtfulnesscordialitygenialityaffabilityurbanitypolishrefinementcourtlinessdecorousnesstactdiscretiondiplomacyinformal:decencyhumorous:couthOpposite discourtesyrudeness
   • ▪ a polite remark or considerate act: "a ritual exchange of courtesies with the lawyers"
   • ▪ (especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another service: "a courtesy car"
   • 2. a curtsy. archaic

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

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