courtesy
Given or done as a polite gestureGiven or done as a polite gesture.
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» Tom didn't have the courtesy to say that he was sorry.
Tom hatte nicht den Anstand, sich zu entschuldigen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
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2 senses(not comparable)Given or done as a polite gesture.
We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.
(not comparable)Supplied free of charge.
The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.
беспла́тныйbesplátnyj
Examples
57 sentencesTom didn't have the courtesy to say that he was sorry.
deTom hatte nicht den Anstand, sich zu entschuldigen. — Pfirsichbaeumchen
She didn't even have the courtesy to say that she was sorry.
Tom didn't even have the courtesy to say that he was sorry.
I appreciate the courtesy.
Your courtesy is appreciated.
Translations
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Origin
From Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteFrom Middle English curteisie, curtesie, from Anglo-Norman curtesie, from Old French curteisie, cortoisie. Equivalent to courteous + -y (abstract noun suffix). By surface analysis, court + -esy.
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