Definitions For Condescendence

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.https://shepwedd.com/sites/default/files/English_Scottish_Litigation_Glossary_Scots_Counsel.pdf

Synonyms

the act of condescending condescension

Translations

condescension

References

Etymology

From {{der, en, fr, condescendance}}, from condescendre, from {{der, en, LL., condescendere, , to let oneself down, stoop, condescend}}, from {{der, en, la, com-, , together}} + descendere, , to come down. See condescend.