Qui*es"cence
(?), Qui*es"cen*cy
(?), n. [L. quiescentia, fr. quiescens, p. pr.; cf. F. quiestence. See Quiesce.]
The state or quality of being quiescent.
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Quiescence, bodily and mental."
H. Spencer.
Deeds will be done; -- while be boasts his quiescence.
R. Browning.
© Webster 1913.