Associations to the word «Complaisance»

Wiktionary

COMPLAISANCE, noun. The quality of being complaisant, amiable or agreeable.

Dictionary definition

COMPLAISANCE, noun. A disposition or tendency to yield to the will of others.

Wise words

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