Usually means: Politeness, respect, consideration for others.
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  6. Courtesy, courtesy: Wordnik
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  21. Courtesy: Dictionary of Phrase and Fable (1898)
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  26. courtesy: Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English

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Definitions from Wiktionary (courtesy)

▸ noun:  (uncountable) Polite behavior.
▸ noun:  (countable) A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.
▸ noun:  (uncountable) Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.
▸ noun:  (uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.
▸ noun:  A curtsey.
▸ noun:  (law) The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.
▸ adjective:  Given or done as a polite gesture.
▸ adjective:  Supplied free of charge.
▸ verb:  Alternative form of curtsey [To make a curtsey.]

Similar:
good manners, curtesy, courtsey, discourtesy, kudos, thanks, courteousness, generosity, respectfulness, graciousness, more...

Opposite:
rudeness, disrespect, impoliteness, discourtesy, incivility

Types:
politeness, respect, consideration, kindness, chivalry, civility, graciousness, tact, diplomacy, more...

Phrases:
courtesy of, by courtesy, common courtesy, courtesy call, Professional courtesy, more...

Adjectives:
photograph, great, common, much, professional, utmost, unfailing, scant, senatorial, perfect, grave

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Similar:
good manners, curtesy, courtsey, discourtesy, kudos, thanks, courteousness, generosity, respectfulness, graciousness, more...

Opposite:
rudeness, disrespect, impoliteness, discourtesy, incivility

Types:
politeness, respect, consideration, kindness, chivalry, civility, graciousness, tact, diplomacy, more...

Phrases:
courtesy of, by courtesy, common courtesy, courtesy call, Professional courtesy, courtesy title, Senatorial courtesy, courtesy visit, courtesy calls, courtesy titles, courtesy copy, courtesy bus, courtesy card, more...

Adjectives:
photograph, great, common, much, professional, utmost, unfailing, scant, senatorial, perfect, grave

Colors:
    light blue,     pastel pink,     lavender,     soft yellow,     mint green, more...



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