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adjective

• not rude; marked by satisfactory (or especially minimal) adherence to social usages and sufficient but not noteworthy consideration for others

• of or occurring within the state or between or among citizens of the state

• of or relating to or befitting citizens as individuals

• (of divisions of time) legally recognized in ordinary affairs of life

adjective satellite

• applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

• of or in a condition of social order

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noun

• a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage

• the act of showing regard for others

39%8Politesse
noun

• formal or perfunctory politeness

• the act of showing regard for others

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