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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