condescendence
Americannoun
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Scots law a statement of facts presented by the plaintiff in a cause
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a less common word for condescension
Etymology
Origin of condescendence
First recorded in 1630–40; condescend + -ence
Example Sentences
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"Revise the condescendence there, Drumwhussle," replied the laird.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
"Weel, ye wad revise the condescendence after that, I fancy?"
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
The enterprising, unpersevering, capricious, Thrasonic character of their Sovereign renders it probable he will avail himself of this little condescendence in the Brabantines to recede from all his innovations.
From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Thomas Jefferson
It is but a few years ago that the Spanish government had the inexpressible condescendence to allow a community of Jesuits to establish itself in the magnificent convent of Loyola, the country of their founder.
From Roman Catholicism in Spain by Anonymous
He spoke softly, confidently, with a simplicity, in which was felt condescendence toward the interlocutor.
From The Man Who Was Afraid by Herman Bernstein
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