condescendence

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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 Scott, Walter, Sir

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

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

While every man hath this opinion of himself, all is done in strife, no condescendence, no submission one to another, Phil. ii.

From The Works of the Rev. Hugh Binning by Binning, Hugh

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 Binning, Hugh

During the reigns succeeding that of Philip II., the condescendence of the government, the submission of the people, and the acquisition of riches by cathedrals, p. 37colleges, and parish churches, were greatly augmented.

From Roman Catholicism in Spain by Anonymous