Courtesy Title

In the context of nobility, a courtesy title is a title that is not a substantive title but rather is used through custom or courtesy.

In some contexts, courtesy title is used to mean the more general concept of a title or honorific such as Mr., Mrs., Ms., Dr., miss, sir, and madam.

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Famous quotes containing the words courtesy and/or title:

    “The humanity of famous intellectuals lies in being wrong with gracious courtesy when dealing with those who are not famous.”
    —Friedrich Nietzsche (1844–1900)

    “Greatness is a light-hearted title for theatrical entertainments. Or a definition endowed on men too long dead to know that it’s been awarded.”
    —Arthur Ross. Leslie (Tony Curtis)