SINCE 1828
condonement
noun
con·done·ment
| \ -nmənt\
plural -s
Definition of condonement
: cancellation in certain card games of a penalty normally due for a misplay or other irregularity if the next opponent makes a play before the irregularity is noticed or sometimes at the option of opposing players
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