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courtesy

/ˈkɜːtəsi/ /ˈkɝtəsi/

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noun

Polite behavior.

Examples :

"He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank."

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noun

A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.

Examples :

"I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy."

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noun

Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

Examples :

"They call this pond a lake by courtesy only."

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noun

Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

Examples :

"They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper."

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noun

Examples :

"At the school assembly, the students performed a courtesy to the honored guest. "

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noun

The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

Examples :

"After his wife's death, John inherited a portion of the family property by right of courtesy. "

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adjective

Given or done as a polite gesture.

Examples :

"We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors."

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adjective

Supplied free of charge.

Examples :

"The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters."

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verb

To make a curtsey.

Examples :

"At the school assembly, the new student courteously bowed to the principal. "

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