condonation

Example Sentences

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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

I also wondered what effect a condonation of Judge Haynsworth's actions would have on the judiciary at large.

From Time Magazine Archive

A stern old lady told her once that such condonation of offenses was unprincipled and immoral.

From Sword and Gown A Novel by Lawrence, George A. (George Alfred)

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

She condoned Lotty's loose way of talking of heaven, because in such a place, on such a morning, condonation was in the very air.

From The Enchanted April by Elizabeth