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
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Condonation is always a valid defense in proceedings for divorce.
From Legal Status of Women in Iowa by Wilson, Jennie L. (Jennie Lansley)
Condonation, or connivance, or collusion is sufficient to prevent a divorce from being obtained on the ground of adultery, but not recrimination, that is, a counter charge of adultery.
From The New Gresham Encyclopedia Volume 4, Part 1: Deposition to Eberswalde by Various
Condonation is, however, always presumed to be conditional on future good behaviour, and misconduct even of a different kind revives the former offence.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 8, Slice 5 "Dinard" to "Dodsworth" by Various
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