understanding

characterized by understanding based on comprehension and discernment and empathy

an understanding friend

the capacity for rational thought or inference or discrimination

we are told that man is endowed with reason and capable of distinguishing good from evil

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

he has virtually no understanding of social cause and effect

an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion

his sympathies were always with the underdog

I knew I could count on his understanding

the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises

they had an agreement that they would not interfere in each other's business

there was an understanding between management and the workers