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a light on the inside of an automobile that is turned on automatically when a door is opened.[1955-60]
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Universalium. 2010.
courtesy light
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courtesy light — noun : an interior automobile light that goes on automatically when a door is opened * * * ˈcourtesy light f5 [courtesy light] noun a small light inside a car which is automatically switched on when sb opens the door … Useful english dictionary
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light — [1] Something that is easy to operate. [2] Something that has relatively little weight. [3] A vehicle window. See backlight. [4] An illumination device. [5] A British term for window. Also see auxiliary brake light auxiliary driving light back up … Dictionary of automotive terms
interior light — The courtesy light which illuminates when the doors are opened or when an interior switch is activated … Dictionary of automotive terms
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Use of courtesy titles and honorifics in professional writing — The use of honorifics (Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms.) and styles (HRH, His Holiness, etc.) differs greatly among publications in both journalism and academia. The differences are based on tradition, practical concerns (such as space), and cultural norms.… … Wikipedia
