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Entry 3 senses Webster, 1913

Complacence

· Com·pla·cence · IPA /kəmˈpleɪsəns/
01 n. Calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification.
  1. 1.
    Calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification.
    “The inward complacence we find in acting reasonably and virtuously.” — Atterbury.
    “Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with satisfaction and complacency, if they discover none of the like in themselves.” — Addison.
  2. 2.
    The cause of pleasure or joy.
  3. 3.
    The manifestation of contentment or satisfaction; good nature; kindness; civility; affability.
    “Complacency, and truth, and manly sweetness, Dwell ever on his tongue, and smooth his thoughts.” — Addison.
    “With mean complacence ne'er betray your trust.” — Pope.