complacence

• HYPHEN: com=pla=cence

CIDE DICTIONARY

complacence, n. [LL. complacentia: cf. F. complaisance. See Complacent, and cf. Complaisance.].

•  Calm contentment; satisfaction; gratification.  [1913 Webster]

  "The inward complacence we find in acting reasonably and virtuously."  [1913 Webster]

  "Others proclaim the infirmities of a great man with satisfaction and complacency, if they discover none of the like in themselves."  [1913 Webster]
•  The cause of pleasure or joy.  Milton.  [1913 Webster]
•  The manifestation of contentment or satisfaction; good nature; kindness; civility; affability.  [1913 Webster]

  "Complacency, and truth, and manly sweetness,
  Dwell ever on his tongue, and smooth his thoughts."  [1913 Webster]

  "With mean complacence ne'er betray your trust."  [1913 Webster]