condonation

noun

Definitions of condonation

English

FAMILY LAW the forgiving by one spouse of the other spouse's wrongful act (often one that could lead to divorce), especially adultery (=sex between someone who is married or in a civil partnership and someone who is not their wife, husband or civil partner)

This was met with a reply of condonation, his behaviour in Reno had demonstrated that he had forgiven his wife of those actions that had forced him to seek a divorce in the first place.

English

a victim's forgiving of an offence (=illegal action or crime), often by treating the offender as if there had been no offence; one party's forgiving of a wrongful act, debt or obligation

An employer must consider the likely prejudice to his interests when deciding whether to grant condonation.

English

the act of regarding something that may be considered immoral or wrong in a tolerant way, without criticizing it or feeling strongly about it

Opposition groups described the visit as a condonation of recent government measures, which they claim deny basic human rights.