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1.nounPolite behavior."He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank."
2.nounA polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice."I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy."
3.nounConsent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence."They call this pond a lake by courtesy only."
4.nounWillingness or generosity in providing something needed."They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper."
5.nounA curtsey.
6.nounThe life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.
7.adjectiveGiven or done as a polite gesture."We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors."
8.adjectiveSupplied free of charge."The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters."
9.verbTo make a curtsey."The hotel's staff variously curtsied, nodded, and bowed to the owner as she passed."