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courteous

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  1. civil                 
 
cour.te.ous \'k*rt-e--*s\ aj [ME corteis, fr. OF, fr. court] 1: marked by 
   polished manners, gallantry, or ceremonial usage of a court  2: marked by 
   respect for and consideration of others  - cour.te.ous.ly av