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courtesy title
noun
- a title applied or assumed through custom, courtesy, or association and without regard for its being officially merited.
- a title allowed by custom, as to the children of dukes.
courtesy title
noun
- any of several titles having no legal significance, such as those borne by the children of peers
Word History and Origins
Origin of courtesy title1
Example Sentences
When James was born, he was given the title Viscount Severn - a "courtesy" title as son of an earl, rather than using prince.
The papers all ran well-sourced articles claiming it was a courtesy title with no real significance.
Mr. Jordan asked whether the chief justice had used the courtesy title.
The defense team has said in court filings that the suspect is nonbinary, referring to “Mx. Aldrich” — employing a gender-neutral courtesy title equivalent to “Ms.” or “Mr.” and pronounced “mix” — in documents and in open court, and saying Aldrich uses gender-neutral they/them pronouns.
Miranda, the fellow, who uses a gender neutral courtesy title, noted.
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