polite speech

noun

: somewhat formal speech that is not offensive and can be used in all situations

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By the turn of the century, the campaign to eradicate it from polite speech was in full force. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2023

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“Polite speech.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/polite%20speech. Accessed 21 Nov. 2024.

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