condonation

noun

Definition of condonationnext
as in forgiveness

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  1. forgiveness
  2. pardon
  3. remission
  4. absolution
  5. acquittal
  6. vindication
Noun
  • California How Trump’s win could reshape UC research, LGBTQ+ rights and student loan forgiveness Nov. 8, 2024 What the plaintiffs say Julianne Fleischer, legal counsel for Advocates for Faith & Freedom, acknowledged California law.
    Rebecca Plevin, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Email newsletter | Facebook page Our rating: False The post misrepresents a ritual known as the opening of holy doors, which marks the start of a special period of forgiveness for the Catholic Church.
    Nate Trela, USA TODAY, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of forgiveness
Noun
  • He was sentenced to five years in prison and served two years before his pardon and eventual deportation by Coolidge.
    Tesfaye Negussie, ABC News, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Despite having previously pledged not to use the vast powers of the presidency to benefit his family, President Biden granted Hunter a full and unconditional pardon on December 1.
    Andy Biggs, Newsweek, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of pardon
Noun
  • After 16 weeks, the participants experienced a 50% reduction in their fecal calprotectin levels—a measure of inflammation in a stool sample—and 50% of those with Crohn’s disease achieved clinical remission while 33% of those with ulcerative colitis did.
    Stacey Colino, TIME, 10 Dec. 2024
  • Even more concerning, each subsequent medication attempt further decreases a patient's chance for remission.
    Megan Bruneau, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of remission
Noun
  • The Persistent Realities of Inequities But acknowledgment is not absolution, and ambition is not justice.
    Lenwood V. Long, Sr., Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
  • Time will tell if that is enough to earn absolution from Leeds fans.
    Nancy Froston, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024
Definition of absolution
Noun
  • Even with Penny’s acquittal, Bragg’s prosecution will make good people think twice before coming to the aid of helpless people.
    The Editors, National Review, 9 Dec. 2024
  • First, in January 2022, Josh's lawyer filed for an acquittal, which was rejected.
    Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
Definition of acquittal
Noun
  • Huang’s note is a vindication by an authoritative third party of CEO Pedro Martinez’s refusal to take out a short-term, high-interest loan that the mayor, a close union ally, proposed in July.
    Sarah Macaraeg, Chicago Tribune, 14 Dec. 2024
  • In a statement Monday morning, Hill said the dismissal is a vindication of his longstanding denial of the claims.
    Hayleigh Colombo, The Indianapolis Star, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of vindication
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