condescendence
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This must be a very different sort of business from the weariful Parliament House, and the two square yards of processes, with a fee of three guineas for many an interminable condescendence.
From Blackwood's Edinburgh Magazine, Volume 58, Number 358, August 1845 by Various
Therefore it is not possible to keep this bond of perfection unbroken, except there be a mutual condescendence.
From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Hugh Binning
The enterprising, unpersevering, capricious, Thrasonic character of their Sovereign renders it probable he will avail himself of this little condescendence in the Brabantines to recede from all his innovations.
From The Writings of Thomas Jefferson Library Edition - Vol. 6 (of 20) by Thomas Jefferson
He should have taen a day to see the invitation, as they do wi' the titular's condescendence in the process of valuation and sale.
From The Antiquary — Volume 02 by Sir Walter Scott
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 T. W. (Thomas William) Allies
