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Complaisance

Noun:

1. A willingness to please others or do what they want, often appearing agreeable or obliging.

Example sentence: She always displayed great complaisance, never hesitating to accommodate others' requests.

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Adjective:

1. Showing or demonstrating a compliant or agreeable nature.

Example sentence: His complaisance attitude made him popular among his classmates who often sought his help.

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Alternative Sense - Noun:

1. The act of showing a polite yielding to the wishes or judgments of another.

Example sentence: The complaisance of the defendant's lawyer helped in the harmonious resolution of the case.

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