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

I do not think that we asked ourselves questions about approval or disapproval, condemnation or condonation.

From The Great Miss Driver by Hope, Anthony

It begged for love, for condonation of the writer's loathsomeness.

From The Judge by West, Rebecca

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