01 n. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.
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The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors.“It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others.” — Tillotson.“Such a dignity and condescension . . . as are suitable to a superior nature.” — Addison.
Syn.
Complaisance; courtesy; affability.