Civilities - English meaning

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The medieval knightly system with its religious, moral, and social code.

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The age of chivalry

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Careful thought, typically over a period of time.

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Your case needs very careful investigation and consideration

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The act, state, or quality of caring about or respecting

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He showed very little consideration for anyone but himself., [ c ] financial considerations were a …

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In a contract, something with financial value that is given in exchange for something else, for example, a bank loan that is made in exchange for the borrower's promise to repay it

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From the wording of the agreement it was clear that the initial payment was part of the considerati…

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Behaviour that is friendly, but formal and polite

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Polite behaviour

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The standard of service and the courteousness of the staff were very impressive.

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The showing of politeness in one's attitude and behaviour towards others.

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He treated the players with courtesy and good humour

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Polite behavior, or a polite action

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[ u ] they should teach drivers to show pedestrians some courtesy.

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Polite behaviour, or a polite action or remark

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He was treated with courtesy and hospitality., i have written to the customer relations director tw…

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Courageous behaviour, especially in battle.

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A medal awarded for outstanding gallantry during the raid

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Polite and kind behaviour towards women, especially when in public

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He had gained a popular reputation for his gallantry towards women., i'd like to think that gallant…

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The quality of having a friendly and cheerful manner.

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He was endowed with geniality and good humour

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Social superiority as demonstrated by polite and respectable manners, behaviour, or appearances.

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Her grandmother's pretensions to gentility

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Politeness and good manners

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His humility and graciousness have won our hearts., she impressed others as a person of extraordina…

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The quality of being enjoyable, attractive, friendly, or easy to like

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She recalled the pleasantness of the evening., her pleasantness was usually followed by a request f…

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Behaviour that is respectful and considerate of other people.

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He always treated me with the utmost politeness

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Behaviour that is socially correct and shows understanding of and care for other people's feelings

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They asked how he was out of politeness, not because they really wanted to know., she smiled at the…

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A feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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The director had a lot of respect for douglas as an actor

verb

Admire (someone or something) deeply, as a result of their abilities, qualities, or achievements.

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She was respected by everyone she worked with

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Admiration for someone or something that you believe has good ideas or qualities

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I believe people had more respect for teachers back then., some drivers don’t have any respect for …

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Courteousness and refinement of manner.

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That polished urbanity of his

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The fact or quality of being urbane (= confident, relaxed, and polite)

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The book is a pleasure to read, reminding us of its author's characteristic wit and urbanity., the …