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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).

   Scrabble Points: 13

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › courtesyCourtesy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of COURTESY is behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others : courteous behavior. How to use courtesy in a sentence.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOURTESY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark: You might get along better with your parents if you showed them some courtesy. [ + to infinitive ] He could at least have had the courtesy to say sorry. The president welcomed her visitors with the usual courtesies. (by) courtesy of. by permission of: Jessie J appears courtesy of Universal Records.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › courtesyCOURTESY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Courtesy definition: excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior. See examples of COURTESY used in a sentence.

5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › courtesyCourtesy - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A courtesy is a polite remark or respectful act. Complain about a bad meal, and you might get kicked out. But the common courtesy is usually an apology from the manager and, if you're lucky, a free dinner.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOURTESY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 meanings: 1. politeness; good manners 2. a courteous gesture or remark 3. favour or consent (esp in the phrase by courtesy.... Click for more definitions.

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › courtesyCourtesy - definition of courtesy by The Free Dictionary

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   1. politeness; good manners. 2. a courteous gesture or remark. 3. favour or consent (esp in the phrase by courtesy of) 4. common consent as opposed to right (esp in the phrase by courtesy ). See also courtesy title. 5. an archaic spelling of curtsy.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › courtesyCOURTESY | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   COURTESY meaning: 1. behaviour that is polite and shows respect, or a polite action or remark: 2. If you have…. Learn more.