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courtesy noun [ ˈkəːtɪsi ]

• the showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.
• "he treated the players with courtesy and good humour"
Similar: politeness, courteousness, good manners, civility, respect, respectfulness, deference, chivalry, gallantry, good breeding, gentility, graciousness, kindness, consideration, thought, thoughtfulness, cordiality, geniality, affability, urbanity, polish, refinement, courtliness, decorousness, tact, discretion, diplomacy, decency, couth,
Opposite: discourtesy, rudeness,
• a curtsy.
Origin: Middle English: from Old French cortesie, from corteis (see courteous).

by courtesy

• as a favour rather than by right.
"he was not at the conference only by courtesy"

courtesy of

• given or allowed by.
"photograph courtesy of the Evening Star"



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