condonation
condonation · condonations
The condoning of an offenceThe condoning of an offence.
Meaning
3 senses(countable, uncountable)The condoning of an offence.
(countable, uncountable)The forgiveness of matrimonial infidelity.
(countable, uncountable)A legal defense made when an accuser had forgiven or chosen to ignore an act about which they were legally complaining.
More definitions
- a pardon by treating the offender as if the offense had not occurred
Translations
1 languagesOrigin
Learned borrowing from Latin condōnātiō, condōnātiōnem. Equivalent to condone + -ation.Learned borrowing from Latin condōnātiō, condōnātiōnem. Equivalent to condone + -ation.
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Forms
plural: condonations| Singular | condonation |
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Word family
2 related wordsRelatedcondone
Derivednoncondonation
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable