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condolence(dictionary)

condolence (iou)



condolence noun. E17.
[from CONDOLE + -ENCE. In sense 2 also infl. by French condoleance.]
Sympathetic grief; sorrowing with and for others. E17-E18.
Outward expression of sympathy for another's grief; esp. a formal declaration of regret for a person's bereavement, misfortune, etc. Freq. in pl. E17.
J. Galsworthy Kindness..would frequently result in visits of condolence being made. H. Cecil The usual congratulations between the plaintiff and his legal advisers and..condolences between Martin and his legal advisers.
condolency noun (a) = CONDOLENCE; (b) compassion, commiseration: E17-E19.