Definition of "condolence" [con•do•lence]

• Sympathy with a person who has experienced pain, grief, or misfortune: paid a visit of condolence to the grieving family. See Synonyms at pity. (noun)
• An expression or declaration of such sympathy. (noun)

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• "My greatest condolence is that at least their terms are limited."
• "The letter of condolence is for the family memebr not the deseaced."
• "He was survived by his niece Myrsene and his older brother Evangelos, who was bestowed the writ of condolence from the mayor of Athens on behalf of the nation at the funeral."