CONDESCENDENCE

Etymology

Noun

condescendence (countable and uncountable, plural condescendences)

The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.

(Scotland, legal) An articulate statement annexed to a summons, setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an action is founded.

Synonyms

• (the act of condescending): condescension

Source: Wiktionary


Con`de*scend"ence, Con`de*scend"en*cy, n. Etym: [Cf. F. condescendance.]

Definition: Condescension. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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