condescendence

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con·de·scen·dence

(kŏn′dĭ-sĕn′dəns)

Condescension.

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condescendence

(ˌkɒndɪˈsɛndəns)

1. (Law) Scots law a statement of facts presented by the plaintiff in a cause

2. a less common word for condescension

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con•de•scen•sion

(ˌkɒn dəˈsɛn ʃən)

n.

1. an act or instance of condescending.

2. behavior that is patronizing or condescending.

3. voluntary assumption of equality with a person regarded as inferior.

[1635–45; < Late Latin condēscēnsiō. See con-, descension]

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condescendence

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Superciliously indulgent treatment, especially of those considered inferior:

condescension, patronization.

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