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ˈkɜr tə sicur·tesy

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  1. curtesynoun

    The tenure that a man is entitled to over the property of his deceased wife if there is a child who could inherit it.

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  1. curtesy

    Courtesy is a polite and respectful behavior or gesture displayed towards others to show consideration and kindness. It involves being well-mannered, showing politeness, and demonstrating good etiquette in social interactions.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Curtesynoun

    the life estate which a husband has in the lands of his deceased wife, which by the common law takes effect where he has had issue by her, born alive, and capable of inheriting the lands

  2. Etymology: [Either fr. courlesy, the lands being held as it were by favor; or fr. court (LL. curtis), the husband being regarded as holding the lands as a vassal of the court. See Court, Courtesy.]

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of curtesy in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of curtesy in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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