courtesy

1. (uncountable)Polite behavior.

   Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.

   He was always known for his grace, kindness, and courtesy to people of every rank.

   Höflichkeit

   ве́жливостьvéžlivostʹ, учти́востьučtívostʹ, обходи́тельностьobxodítelʹnostʹ

2. (countable)A polite gesture or remark, especially as opposed to an obligation or standard practice.

   I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.

   Höflichkeit

   ве́жливостьvéžlivostʹ

3. (uncountable)Consent or agreement in spite of fact; indulgence.

   They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.

   Nachsicht, Kulanz

   снисхожде́ниеsnisxoždénije

4. (uncountable)Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

   They received free advertising through the courtesy of the local newspaper.

   [on a label, caption, etc.] Courtesy the Smith Foundation: [e.g.] use of this image was allowed through the courtesy of the Smith Foundation.

   Gefälligkeit, Entgegenkommen, Großzügigkeit

5. (countable, dated, uncountable)A curtsey.

6. (countable, uncountable)The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

1. Tom didn't have the courtesy to say that he was sorry.

   deTom hatte nicht den Anstand, sich zu entschuldigen.

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2. She didn't even have the courtesy to say that she was sorry.

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3. Tom didn't even have the courtesy to say that he was sorry.

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4. I appreciate the courtesy.

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5. Your courtesy is appreciated.

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