suppliance

/ˈsʌpliəns/
noun
  1. The act of making a humble request or plea; supplication.
    • Her suppliance was so heartfelt that everyone in the room felt sympathy.
    • The knight's suppliance for mercy moved the queen to spare his life.
    • In ancient times, people would offer gifts as part of their suppliance to the gods.
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