Cŏn'de-scĕn'sion, n.

(-sĕn'shun), n. [Lat. condescensio.] Voluntary descent from rank, dignity, or just claims to equality with another; submission to inferiors in granting requests or performing acts which strict justice does not require; courtesy.

It forbids pride . . . and commands humility, modesty, and condescension to others. Tillotson.

Synonyms—Complaisance; courtesy; affability.