Noun

(en-noun)

The act of condescending; voluntary descent from one's rank or dignity in intercourse with an inferior; courtesy toward inferiors. (jump)

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Noun

The act of vouchsafing.

That which is vouchsafed; a gift or grant in condescension.

(Glanvill)

(Webster 1913)