What is "condescendence"

Condescendence \Con`de*scend"ence\, Condescendency \Con`de*scend"en*cy\, n. [Cf. F. condescendance.] Condescension. [Obs.]

1630s, from French condescendance, from condescendre, from Latin condescendere (see condescend).

n. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension. (jump the act of condescending s)