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condescendence

noun
  1. The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors, condescension.

  2. An articulate statement annexed to a summons, setting forth the allegations in fact upon which an action is founded.

Synonymscondescension

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