[General] One time courtesy

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goodstudent

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Hello

What does one time courtesy mean?

For example: We do offer a one time courtesy refund

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jlinger

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They are breaking their rule or custom and giving you a refund "this time" - but don't expect them to do it again.
 

5jj

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jlinger is correct.

It's not 'one time courtesy' but 'one time refund as a courtesy' or 'one time courtesy-refund' in sense.
 
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