Definition of courtesy

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Courtesy (n.) Favor or indulgence, as distinguished from right; as, a title given one by courtesy..

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Commend :: Commend (v. t.) To mention by way of courtesy, implying remembrance and good will..
Commodore :: Commodore (n.) A title given by courtesy to the senior captain of a line of merchant vessels, and also to the chief officer of a yachting or rowing club..
Se–ora :: Se–ora (n.) A Spanish title of courtesy given to a lady; Mrs.; Madam; also, a lady..
Discourtesy :: Discourtesy (n.) Rudeness of behavior or language; ill manners; manifestation of disrespect; incivility.
Lord :: Lord (n.) A titled nobleman., whether a peer of the realm or not; a bishop, as a member of the House of Lords; by courtesy; the son of a duke or marquis, or the eldest son of an earl; in a restricted sense, a boron, as opposed to noblemen of higher rank..
Conge :: Conge (n.) The customary act of civility on any occasion; a bow or a courtesy.
Drop :: Drop (n.) To cause to fall in one portion, or by one motion, like a drop; to let fall; as, to drop a line in fishing; to drop a courtesy..
Courtesy :: Courtesy (n.) An act of civility or respect; an act of kindness or favor performed with politeness.
Presumption :: Presumption (n.) The act of venturing beyond due beyond due bounds; an overstepping of the bounds of reverence, respect, or courtesy; forward, overconfident, or arrogant opinion or conduct; presumptuousness; arrogance; effrontery..
Gentilesse :: Gentilesse (a.) Gentleness; courtesy; kindness; nobility.
Mister :: Mister (n.) A title of courtesy prefixed to the name of a man or youth. It is usually written in the abbreviated form Mr.
Coax :: Coax (v. t.) To persuade by gentle, insinuating courtesy, flattering, or fondling; to wheedle; to soothe..
Knee :: Knee (n.) A bending of the knee, as in respect or courtesy..
Discourtship :: Discourtship (n.) Want of courtesy.
Courtship :: Courtship (n.) Courtliness; elegance of manners; courtesy.
Prevenancy :: Prevenancy (n.) The act of anticipating another's wishes, desires, etc., in the way of favor or courtesy; hence, civility; obligingness..
Debonairness :: Debonairness (n.) The quality of being debonair; good humor; gentleness; courtesy.
Squired :: Squire (n.) A title of office and courtesy. See under Esquire.
Condescension :: Condescension (n.) The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
Dean :: Dean (n.) The chief or senior of a company on occasion of ceremony; as, the dean of the diplomatic corps; -- so called by courtesy..
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