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Noun: politesse  ,pó-li'tes
  1. A courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
    "His politesse charmed everyone at the party";
    - politeness, niceness

Derived forms: politesses

See also: impolite, polite

Type of: courtesy, good manners

Encyclopedia: Politesse