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condescension

con.de.scen.sion \.ka:n-di-'sen-ch*n\ n [LL condescension-, condescensio, 
   fr. condescensus, pp. of Xcondescendere 1: voluntary descent from one's 
   rank or dignity in relations with an inferi or 2: a patronizing attitude