Condolence (noun)

1. An expression of sympathy with someone who is suffering, especially on the occasion of a death.
2. An expression of sympathy to someone on the loss of a loved one or a tragic event.

Origin:

Late middle english: from old french condolence, from latin condolere "suffer with" (see condole).

Examples:

1. She sent a condolence card to the family of the deceased.
2. The president sent his condolences to the victims of the disaster.
3. He offered his condolences to the family on their loss.
4. The church held a service for condolence for the community.
5. He wrote a condolence letter to his friend who had lost his father.