Courtesy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural cour·te·sies.
  1. excellence of manners or social conduct; polite behavior: Her unfailing courtesy made her easy to work with.
  2. a courteous, respectful, or considerate act or expression.
  3. indulgence, consent, or acquiescence: He is 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
  1. done or performed as a matter of politeness or protocol: The council member paid a courtesy call on the mayor.
  2. offered or provided free by the management: While waiting to board the airplane, we were provided with courtesy coffee.
Idioms
  1. from or given by: This tip comes courtesy of our inside source.
noun plural -sies
  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)
  5. (ˈkɜːtsɪ) an archaic spelling of curtsy
Courtesy (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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