cour·te·sy
cour·te·sy
n (plural cour·te·sies)
1. polite or considerate behavior: politeness that shows consideration for other people or good manners
He didn't even have the courtesy to offer me a seat.
2. polite or considerate action: something done out of politeness or consideration for another person
We should certainly go, if only as a courtesy to Helen.
adj
1. for sake of politeness: given or done as a courtesy
a courtesy call
2. provided free: provided free of charge
Your courtesy limousine will take you to the airport.
<13th century. From Old French curtesie (source also of English curtsy), from corteis "courtly" (see courteous).>
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