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courtesies
noun(cour-te-sy)
behavior marked by polished manners or respect for others : courteous behavior
courtesies
noun(cour-te-sy)
a courteous and respectful act or expression
courtesies
noun(cour-te-sy)
general allowance despite facts : indulgence
courtesies
noun(cour-te-sy)
a custom of the U.S. Senate of refusing to confirm a presidential appointment of an official in or from a state when the appointment is opposed by the senators or senior senator of the president's party from that state

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