condonation
noun
con·do·na·tion ˌkän-də-ˈnā-shən 
-dō-
: implied pardon of an offense by treating the offender as if it had not been committed
Word History
First Known Use
1625, in the meaning defined above
Legal Definition
condonation
noun
con·do·na·tion ˌkän-də-ˈnā-shən
: voluntary overlooking or pardon of an offense
specifically : express or implied and usually conditional forgiveness of a spouse's marital wrong (as adultery or cruelty)
condonation
noun
as in forgiveness
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- forgiveness
- pardon
- remission
- absolution
- acquittal
- exculpation
- exoneration
- vindication
- atonement
- expiation
- compurgation
- clearing
- whitewash
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- conviction
- accusation
- prosecution
- indictment
- impeachment
- condemnation
- incrimination
- denunciation
- arraignment
- censure
- castigation