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Thesaurus: prevenancy

The act of anticipating another's wishes, desires, etc., in the way of favor or courtesy; hence, civility; obligingness.

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  1. n. The act of anticipating another's wishes, desires, etc., in the way of favor or courtesy; hence, civility; obligingness.