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

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.

He was quite well aware of his weaknesses; and he was also—it may be hinted—aware of the good-nature which he put forward as condonation.

From Goldsmith English Men of Letters Series by Black, William

I do not think that we asked ourselves questions about approval or disapproval, condemnation or condonation.

From The Great Miss Driver by Hope, Anthony