condonation
Example Sentences
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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
I also wondered what effect a condonation of Judge Haynsworth's actions would have on the judiciary at large.
From Time Magazine Archive
The topic was frivolous and without precedent; moreover, it was unliterary—a heinous offense, difficult of condonation.
From Otherwise Phyllis by Gibson, Charles Dana
It used to seem some condonation of these sad evils to say that the suppression of the monasteries was brought because of the evil lives of the monks.
From The Century of Columbus by Walsh, James J.
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 James, Henry
