courtesy title
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A title used by certain relatives of peers, which has no legal significance.
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- The justices are accorded the courtesy title ‘Lord’.
- Lady Mary holds a courtesy title as the daughter of a Duke.
- In some cultures, "Elder" is a common courtesy title for respected community members.
- Although not a doctor, he often received the courtesy title of 'Dr.' due to his extensive knowledge.
- She uses her courtesy title of 'Dame' in all formal correspondence.
- The Duke's eldest son uses a courtesy title while awaiting his inheritance.
- Many academic professors prefer to be addressed by their courtesy title of 'Professor'.
- It's traditional for a peer's wife to assume a courtesy title.
- The manager was given the courtesy title of 'Director' even though it wasn't his official rank.
- Understanding the nuances of courtesy titles is important in British aristocratic circles.