condonation

The definition of condonation is the act of forgiving, excusing or overlooking a wrong-doing.

(noun)

An example of a condonation is one person forgiving another for lying to them.

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See condonation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

the act of condoning, esp. of implying forgiveness by overlooking an offense

Origin: L condonatio < pp. of condone

See condonation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
The act of condoning, especially the implied forgiveness of an offense by ignoring it.

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