courtesy flags

A form of courtesy flag — A flag (of the country being visited) flown by a visiting vessel as a token of respect, as well as the vessel's own national or house flag.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of courtesy flag
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APA

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MLA

“courtesy flags.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/courtesy%20flags. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “courtesy flags,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/courtesy%20flags.

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