condonation

English

noun
Definitions
  • The condoning of an offence.
  • The forgiveness of matrimonial infidelity.
  • (law) a legal defense made when an accuser had forgiven or chosen to ignore an act about which they are legally complaining

Etymology

Suffix from English condone.

Origin

English

condone

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