kəmˈplās ə n(t)s noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English, from Medieval Latin complacentia satisfaction, good will, pleasure, from Latin complacent-, complacens + -ia -y
1. : calm or secure satisfaction with one's self or lot : self-satisfaction
the general's bovine complacence at being after all a general
2. obsolete
a. : pleasure , satisfaction
b. : a source of gratification or joy
3. obsolete : disposition to give satisfaction : affability , complaisance