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condescension (kahn" di SEN shuhn) (s) (noun), condescensions (pl)
A voluntary presentation of equality with another person or people who are regarded as being inferior: The company's executive officer's condescension implied that he was lowering himself to the level of other employees who were less important or intelligent than he was.

The reporter wrote an article in which he discussed the politics of his city without condescension or suggesting that he knew much more than the readers did about the situation.

A patronizing manner or a courtesy to an inferior.
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The manifestation of a courtesy to an inferior.
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condescension, condescensions
A presentation of courtesy by a higher executive to a lower level employee. (2)
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