ˌkändōˈnāshən, -dəˈ- noun
( -s )
Etymology: New Latin condonation-, condonatio, from Latin, giving away, from condonatus (past participle of condonare ) + -ion-, -io -ion
1. : pardon of an offense : voluntary overlooking or implied forgiveness of an offense by treating the offender as if it had not been committed
2. law : expressed or implied forgiveness by a husband or a wife of a breach of marital duty (as adultery) by the other with an implied condition that the offense shall not be repeated