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==English==

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

===Noun===
{{en-noun|~}}

# The act of [[condescend]]ing; [[voluntary]] [[descent]] from one's [[rank]] or [[dignity]] in [[intercourse]] with an [[inferior]]; [[courtesy]] toward inferiors, [[condescension]]. <ref>[http://www.thefreedictionary.com/condescendence]</ref>
# {{lb|en|Scots law}} An [[articulate]] [[statement]] annexed to a [[summons]], setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an [[action]] is founded.<ref>https://shepwedd.com/sites/default/files/English_Scottish_Litigation_Glossary_Scots_Counsel.pdf</ref>

====Synonyms====
* {{sense|the act of condescending}} [[condescension]]

====Translations====
{{trans-see|condescension}}

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