Condonation
/kənˌdəʊˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of forgiving or overlooking a breach of duty or contract, often extinguishing the right to enforce the breach.
The court held that the plaintiff's condonation of the defendant's breach barred any further claims.
Forms
- condonations
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Commentary
Condonation is commonly used in contract and family law contexts as a remedy or defense, highlighting the importance of clear intent when forgiving breaches to avoid unintended waiver of rights.
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