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

Out came a sovereign smile of humour, sweet raillery, and condonation blended, instant on her investigation of his eyes.

From The Unknown Sea by Housman, Clemence

And yet the treachery and the deceit were so flagrant that surely no condonation was possible.

From Olive in Italy by Dalton, Moray

When he gave me that plenary condonation, as it seemed to be, he had already done his best that I should never enjoy it.

From Apologia pro Vita Sua by Newman, John Henry