WorldAugust 16, 2026

condonation

kon-duh-NAY-shun

Definition

The formal act of a court granting a waiver or forgiveness for a party's failure to meet a legal deadline.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin word 'condonare', meaning 'to give up' or 'to forgive,' which combines 'com-' (together) and 'donare' (to give).

In the news

The article states that courts should adopt a liberal approach when considering requests for the 'condonation' of delay in filing appeals, ensuring that procedural timelines do not unfairly prevent prisoners from challenging their convictions.

Supreme Court Weekly Roundup: August 03, 2026 To August 09, 2026

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