pliableness

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I wish his words might hold true in a sense of pliableness and yielding to government.

From The Works of Mr. George Gillespie (Vol. 1 of 2) by Gillespie, George

His good nature, his benevolence, and the pliableness of his disposition may surely be allowed to compensate for many defects.

From Italian Letters, Vols. I and II The History of the Count de St. Julian by Godwin, William

The very versatility and pliableness, so loudly condemned in his former situation, is now an additional recommendation.

From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William

It is certain this pliableness and facility are very liable to abuse.

From Four Early Pamphlets by Godwin, William

Friedland, battle of, iii. 30-33; the campaign reviewed, 32-37; Alexander's pliableness after, 351; battle of, compares with that at Beresina, iv.

From The Life of Napoleon Bonaparte Vol. IV. (of IV.) by Sloane, William Milligan