Condescendence
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Condescendence is a noun meaning (Scots law) An articulate statement annexed to a summons, setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an action is founded.
Meaning
(Scots law) An articulate statement annexed to a summons, setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an action is founded.
More Meanings
- The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.
Word Forms
- condescendences
Synonyms for condescendence
Depending on context, synonyms include condescension.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include descendence, descent, declension, declination, concedence, cadence.
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