Category:Quiescence

Qui*es"cence, qui*es"cen*cy, n. Etym: [l. quiescentia, fr. quiescens, P. pr.; cf. F. quiestence. See quiesce.]

Defn: the state or quality of being quiescent. "quiescence, bodily And mental." H. Spencer. Deeds will be done; -- while be boasts his quiescence. R. Browning.