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courtesy

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courtesy

UK /ˈkəːtɪsi/nounWord forms: (plural) courtesies1. (mass noun) the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards othershe treated the players with courtesy and good humour▪ (count noun) a polite remark or considerate acta ritual exchange of courtesies with the lawyerslinks to the manufacturers' websites are provided as a courtesy to the user▪ (as modifier) (especially of transport) supplied free of charge to people who are already paying for another servicea courtesy car2. (archaic) a curtsy

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

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