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an act of kind assistance<did me the courtesy of loaning me yesterday's notes>— see favor 1
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an act or utterance that is a customary show of good manners<the greeting “How are you?” is often intended as no more than a courtesy>— see civility 1
3
speech or behavior that is a sign of good breeding<a woman who responded to every situation with courtesy and kindness>— see politeness
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