Condonation
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Condonation is a noun meaning The condoning of an offence.
Meaning
The condoning of an offence.
More Meanings
- The forgiveness of matrimonial infidelity.
- (law) A legal defense made when an accuser had forgiven or chosen to ignore an act about which they were legally complaining. ᵂᵖ
Example Sentences
After a time it was generally assumed that he could no longer be ignorant, and that his condonation of her behaviour was a further caution to silence.
Word Forms
- condonations
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include condonement, condonance, condoling, condemnation, approval, damning.
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