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Definition courtesy in American English

courtesy noun

noun
/ˈkɜrtəsi/
Example

a man who treats everyone with kindness and courtesy

Example

It's only common courtesy to thank someone when they help.

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1.1

something that you say or do to be polite

Example

It would be a courtesy to call them and tell them we'll be late.

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Definition courtesy in American English