COURTESY

I. noun (plural -sies) Etymology: Middle English corteisie, from Anglo-French curteisie, from curteis Date: 13th century 1. courteous behavior, a courteous act or expression, 2. general allowance despite facts ; indulgence , consideration, cooperation, and generosity in providing something (as a gift or privilege), II. adjective Date: 1613 granted, provided, or performed as a ~ or by way of ~