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courtesy

/ˈkɚtəsi/

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noun

plural -sies

[noncount] :polite behavior that shows respect for other people

They treated us with courtesy and kindness.

He didn't even have the common courtesy [=he was not even as polite as people can usually be expected to be] to say goodbye when he left.

[count] something that you do because it is polite, kind, etc.

She did it as a courtesy, not because she had to.

something that you say to be polite especially when you meet someone

Everyone knows each other here, so we won't bother with the usual courtesies.

They shook hands and exchanged courtesies before beginning their discussion.

courtesy of

If you say that something has been provided through the courtesy of or (by) courtesy of a person, organization, business, etc., you are politely saying that they paid for it, gave it, or let it be used.

The flowers were provided through the courtesy of a local florist.

This program is brought to you courtesy of our sponsors. [=it has been paid for by our sponsors] The word courtesy is sometimes used informally by itself in this way.

Photo courtesy Helen Jones. [=Helen Jones is allowing the photograph to be used] The phrase courtesy of is sometimes also used informally to indicate the cause of something.

I have a bad cold now, courtesy of my brother. [=I have a bad cold that I caught from my brother]

adjective

always used before a noun

done in order to be polite

They paid a courtesy call on the ambassador. [=they visited the ambassador because it was the polite thing to do]

provided for free

Important visitors to the conference were provided with courtesy cars.

He picked up the airport courtesy phone [=a telephone that customers can use to call the company that provides it] to call for a car.

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