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Webster 1913 Edition

Condescension

Conˊde-scen′sion

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Noun.
[L.
condescensio
.]
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.
Syn. – Complaisance; courtesy; affability.

Webster 1828 Edition

Condescension

CONDESCENSION

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Noun.
Voluntary descent from rank, dignity or just claims; relinquishment of strict right; submission to inferiors in granting requests or performing acts which strict justice does not require. Hence, courtesy.
It forbids pride and commands humility, modesty and condescension to others.
Raphael, amidst his tenderness, shows such a dignity and condescension in all his behavior, as are suitable to a superior nature.

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