condescendence

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The council think that a fee of two guineas may be sufficient on this occasion, as Mr. Pest had three for drawing the original condescendence.

From Redgauntlet by Scott, Walter, Sir

Nor, as I trust, is the most blessed Apostle Peter, in his kind condescendence and faithful love, absent from this assembly, nor does he disregard your devotion, reverence for whom has drawn you together.

From The Church of England cleared from the charge of Schism Upon Testimonies of Councils and Fathers of the first six centuries by Allies, T. W. (Thomas William)

It is but a few years ago that the Spanish government had the inexpressible condescendence to allow a community of Jesuits to establish itself in the magnificent convent of Loyola, the country of their founder. 

From Roman Catholicism in Spain by Anonymous

We'll defen', we'll defen'," he said, with great confidence of manner, "and gie them a revised condescendence for't that they'll fin gayan teuch to chow.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland, Volume III by Various

"Revise the condescendence there, Drumwhussle," replied the laird.

From Wilson's Tales of the Borders and of Scotland Volume 7 by Various