courtesy title in English
noun
1
a title given to someone, especially the son or daughter of a peer, that has no legal validity.
The eldest son normally takes as his courtesy title the family viscountcy.
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1. 20 Both were accorded the courtesy title of Lady.
2. A bailie or baillie is a civic officer in the local government of Scotland.The position arose in the burghs, where Bailies formerly held a post similar to that of an alderman or magistrate (see bailiff).Baillies appointed the High Constables in Edinburgh, Leith and Perth.Modern Bailies exist in Scottish local councils, with the position being a courtesy title and appointees often requested to