- plural of courtesy.
courtesies
Example Sentences
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You’re sitting in a room full of people who you want access to and you are observing the courtesies that are required to keep you in the room.
From Slate ● Nov. 17, 2025
“He’s paid his fealty. He’s done his bows and courtesies, and now realism sets in. He’s not going to win South Carolina in November,” Huffmon said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 3, 2024
The two leaders interacted on the sidelines of the Group of 20 nations summit in Indonesia last year, but only exchanged courtesies and discussed the need to stabilise ties, the Indian government said recently.
From Reuters ● Aug. 24, 2023
Earlier this week Labour's Stella Creasy was told it was against "behaviour and courtesies" rules to bring her three-month-old into debates.
From BBC ● Nov. 25, 2021
Arya found it an effort to remember her courtesies.
From "A Game of Thrones" by George R.R. Martin
