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Condonation
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condonation n
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[Medieval Latin condonatio remission, pardon, from Latin condonare to give away, absolve]
: voluntary overlooking or pardon of an offense
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: express or implied and usually conditional forgiveness of a spouse's marital wrong (as adultery or cruelty)
Source: Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law ©1996. Merriam-Webster, Incorporated. Published under license with Merriam-Webster, Incorporated.