noun
Meaning 1
The condoning of an offence.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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Standard Lemma guide
condonation
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noun
Meaning 2
The forgiveness of matrimonial infidelity.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Meaning 3
A legal defense made when an accuser had forgiven or chosen to ignore an act about which they were legally complaining.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: law
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noun
Meaning 4
a pardon by treating the offender as if the offense had not occurred
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: forgiveness, pardon
History
Etymology
Learned borrowing from Latin condōnātiō, condōnātiōnem. Equivalent to condone + -ation.
Across languages
Translations
1 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Bulgarian: прошка (proška) — The condoning of an offence