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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"We maun clo-clo-close the record," he repeated, "and re-re-revise the condescendence."
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
"Well, fortune is apt to circumduce the term upon us; but I think she may allow you to revise your condescendence."
From Chronicles of the Canongate by Sir Walter Scott
"I'll revise that condescendence, and decern as accords," replied the laird, turning half round, to deliver himself of this mystical response.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
"Revise that part o' the condescendence, Mrs Drumwhussle," said the laird, in allusion to the said insinuation.
From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various
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
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