Definition of courtesy

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Courtesy (n.) An act of civility or respect; an act of kindness or favor performed with politeness.

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Courtesy :: Courtesy (n.) Favor or indulgence, as distinguished from right; as, a title given one by courtesy..
Mrs. :: Mrs. () The customary abbreviation of Mistress when used as a title of courtesy, in writing and printing..
Embodiment :: Embodiment (n.) That which embodies or is embodied; representation in a physical body; a completely organized system, like the body; as, the embodiment of courage, or of courtesy; the embodiment of true piety..
Squired :: Squire (n.) A title of office and courtesy. See under Esquire.
Gentility :: Gentility (n.) The quality or qualities appropriate to those who are well born, as self-respect, dignity, courage, courtesy, politeness of manner, a graceful and easy mien and behavior, etc.; good breeding..
Master :: Master (n.) A title given by courtesy, now commonly pronounced mister, except when given to boys; -- sometimes written Mister, but usually abbreviated to Mr..
Debonairness :: Debonairness (n.) The quality of being debonair; good humor; gentleness; courtesy.
Courtesy :: Courtesy (v. i.) To make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes..
Civillty :: Civillty (n.) Courtesy; politeness; kind attention; good breeding; a polite act or expression.
Obeisance :: Obeisance (n.) A manifestation of obedience; an expression of difference or respect; homage; a bow; a courtesy.
Se–orita :: Se–orita (n.) A Spanish title of courtesy given to a young lady; Miss; also, a young lady..
Salutation :: Salutation (n.) The act of saluting, or paying respect or reverence, by the customary words or actions; the act of greeting, or expressing good will or courtesy; also, that which is uttered or done in saluting or greeting..
Familiarity :: Familiarity (n.) Anything said or done by one person to another unceremoniously and without constraint; esp., in the pl., such actions and words as propriety and courtesy do not warrant; liberties..
Knee :: Knee (n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy..
Conge :: Conge (n.) The customary act of civility on any occasion; a bow or a courtesy.
Incivility :: Incivility (n.) The quality or state of being uncivil; want of courtesy; rudeness of manner; impoliteness.
Dop :: Dop (n.) A dip; a low courtesy.
Precarious :: Precarious (a.) Depending on the will or pleasure of another; held by courtesy; liable to be changed or lost at the pleasure of another; as, precarious privileges..
Obligation :: Obligation (n.) Any act by which a person becomes bound to do something to or for anouther, or to forbear something; external duties imposed by law, promise, or contract, by the relations of society, or by courtesy, kindness, etc..
Courtesy :: Courtesy (n.) An act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees..
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