condonation
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
When he gave me that plenary condonation, as it seemed to be, he had already done his best that I should never enjoy it.
From Apologia pro Vita Sua by John Henry Newman
Everything of course was relative, with the shadow they were living under; but her condonation of the way in which he now, for confidence, distinguished Aunt Maud had almost the note of cheer.
From The Wings of the Dove, Volume II by Henry James
Connivance, collusion, condonation, recrimination, and other defences are not even mentioned therein.
From The New England Magazine, Volume 1, No. 5, Bay State Monthly, Volume 4, No. 5, May, 1886 by Various
