condonation

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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

The first proposal was for the fifteen years' extension, and the second provided for condonation of all breaches of the concession in the past and for compensation upon the expiry of the concession.

From The Transvaal from Within A Private Record of Public Affairs by Fitzpatrick, Percy, Sir

Mr. Gladstone might have put it on the narrower ground that attendance at the dinner would be an explicit condonation of Disraeli's misdeeds ten years before, and a direct acceptance of his leadership henceforth.

From The Life of William Ewart Gladstone, Vol. 1 (of 3) 1809-1859 by Morley, John

He was quite well aware of his weaknesses; and he was also—it may be hinted—aware of the good-nature which he put forward as condonation.

From Goldsmith English Men of Letters Series by Black, William