condonation

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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 Newman, John Henry

Limitations To Right of Action.—The right to obtain a separation is extinguished by condonation, express or tacit.

From Marriage and Divorce Laws of the World by Ringrose, Hyacinthe

A stern old lady told her once that such condonation of offenses was unprincipled and immoral.

From Sword and Gown A Novel by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)