courtesy
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tə noun
1.
excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior.
2.
a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression.
3.
indulgence, consent, or acquiescence: a “colonel” by courtesy rather than by right.
4.
favor, help, or generosity: The costumes for the play were by courtesy of the local department store.
5.
a curtsy.
adjective
6.
done or performed as a matter of courtesy or protocol: a courtesy call on the mayor.
7.
offered or provided free by courtesy of the management: While waiting to board the airplane, we were provided with courtesy coffee.
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courtesy (ˈkɜːtɪsɪ) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n , pl -sies | |
| 1. | politeness; good manners |
| 2. | a courteous gesture or remark |
| 3. | favour or consent (esp in the phrase by courtesy of) |
| 4. | See also courtesy title common consent as opposed to right (esp in the phrase by courtesy) |
| 5. | an archaic spelling of curtsy |
| [C13 curteisie, from Old French, from corteis | |
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Example sentences
Life is not so short but that there is always time enough for courtesy.
The prime minister's office claimed that it was normal diplomatic courtesy to accept such hospitality.
Collection activities will be suspending once a courtesy conference is requested.
Courtesy itself must convert to disdain, if you come in her presence.
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