condescendence

== English == === Etymology === From French condescendance, from condescendre, from Late Latin condescendere (“to let oneself down, stoop, condescend”), from Latin com- (“together”) + descendere (“to come down”). See condescend. === 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. (Scots law) 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 ==== Translations ==== ==== References ====