condonation
Americannoun
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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 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
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
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