condonation
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of condonation
1615–25; < New Latin condōnātiōn- (stem of condōnātiō ), Latin: a giving away, equivalent to condōnāt ( us ) (past participle of condōnāre; see condone) + -iōn- -ion. See con-, donation
Example Sentences
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I also wondered what effect a condonation of Judge Haynsworth's actions would have on the judiciary at large.
From Time Magazine Archive
Ushers were surprisingly courteous, refused in the main the few tips offered, moved with a vicarious sanctity, hoped thereby for condonation for sins committed, planned or guarded against by a wilful ceinture de chastité.
From Time Magazine Archive
The topic was frivolous and without precedent; moreover, it was unliterary—a heinous offense, difficult of condonation.
From Otherwise Phyllis by Charles Dana Gibson
A stern old lady told her once that such condonation of offenses was unprincipled and immoral.
From Sword and Gown A Novel by George A. (George Alfred) Lawrence
The first proposal was for the fifteen years' extension, and the second provided for condonation of all breaches of the concession in the past and for compensation upon the expiry of the concession.
From The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs by Sir Percy Fitzpatrick
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