n. [ F. complaisance. See Complaisant, and cf. Complacence. ] Disposition to please or oblige; obliging compliance with the wishes of others; a deportment indicative of a desire to please; courtesy; civility. [ 1913 Webster ]

These [ ladies ] . . . are by the just complaisance and gallantry of our nation the most powerful part of our people. Addison. [ 1913 Webster ]

They strive with their own hearts and keep them down,
In complaisance to all the fools in town. Young.

Syn. -- Civility; courtesy; urbanity; suavity; affability; good breeding. [ 1913 Webster ]