politeness; civility; urbanity; courtliness.-an act of civility or respect; an act of kindness or favor performed with politeness.-favor or indulgence, as distinguished from right; as, a title given one by courtesy.-an act of civility, respect, or reverence, made by women, consisting of a slight depression or dropping of the body, with bending of the knees.-to make a respectful salutation or movement of respect; esp. (with reference to women), to bow the body slightly, with bending of the knes.-to treat with civility.