Courtesy vs. Curtesy

Courtesy vs. Curtesy — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Courtesy and Curtesy

Courtesynoun

(uncountable) Polite behavior.

Please extend them the courtesy of your presence.

Curtesynoun

The tenure that a man is entitled to over the property of his deceased wife if there is a child who could inherit it.

Courtesynoun

(countable) A polite gesture or remark.

I offered them a ride simply as a courtesy.

Courtesynoun

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

They call this pond a lake by courtesy only.

Courtesynoun

(uncountable) Willingness or generosity in providing something needed.

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

Courtesynoun

A curtsey.

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Courtesynoun

(legal) The life interest that the surviving husband has in the real or heritable estate of his wife.

Courtesyverb

alternative form of curtsey

Courtesyadjective

Given or done as a polite gesture.

We paid a courtesy visit to the new neighbors.

Courtesyadjective

Supplied free of charge.

The event planners offered courtesy tickets for the reporters.

Courtesynoun

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

Courtesynoun

a courteous or respectful or considerate remark

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Courtesynoun

a courteous manner