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Noun: politeness  pu'lIt-nus
  1. A courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
    "His politeness charmed everyone at the party";
    - niceness, politesse
     
  2. The act of showing regard for others
    "Her politeness in difficult situations was admirable";
    - civility

See also: impolite, polite

Type of: action, courtesy, good manners

Encyclopedia: Politeness