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condone
[kuhn-dohn]
verb (used with object)
to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like).
The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.
to give tacit approval to.
By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.
to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse.
His employers are willing to condone the exaggerations they uncovered in his résumé.
to cause the condonation of; justify the pardoning of (an offense).
Law.to forgive or act so as to imply forgiveness of (a violation of the marriage vow).
His spouse condoned his infidelity from the early years of their marriage.
condone
/ kənˈdəʊn, ˌkɒndəʊˈneɪʃən /
verb
to overlook or forgive (an offence)
law (esp of a spouse) to pardon or overlook (an offence, usually adultery)
Other 51Թ Forms
- condonable adjective
- condoner noun
- uncondoned adjective
- uncondoning adjective
- DzˈDzԲ adjective
- condonation noun
- DzˈDzԱ noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of condone1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of condone1
Example Sentences
Prestige has told the BBC that it does not condone any form of unprofessional or threatening conduct and is investigating the phone call and the information provided about previous ownership.
In the ASA's ruling, it said it told Mars "not to condone or encourage irresponsible driving that was likely to breach the legal requirements of the Highway Code in their ads."
“ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others,” the representative said.
"ABC News stands for objectivity and impartiality in its news coverage and does not condone subjective personal attacks on others," they shared in a statement.
Before we go further, let’s state for the record this in no way condones the actions of Biden and his political enablers.
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