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condolence definition

con·do·lence (kən dō′ləns)

noun

expression of sympathy with another in grief
also condolement con·dole′·ment

Etymology: < LL(Ec) condolens: see condole

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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