CONDESCENSION

condescension. Condescension, n. submission, compliance, courtesy

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Con′de‐scen″sion (?), n. [[L. condescensio.]] The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. Tillotson. Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature. Addison. Syn. — Complaisance; courtesy; affability.