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- Dictionarycon·done/kənˈdōn/
verb
- 1. accept and allow (behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue: "the college cannot condone any behavior that involves illicit drugs"
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Sep 17, 2011 · The meaning of CONDONE is to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless. How to use condone in a sentence. Did you know? Synonym Discussion of Condone.
to ignore or accept behavior that some people consider wrong: I don’t condone such rude behavior. (Definition of condone from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)
Condone definition: to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like). See examples of CONDONE used in a sentence.
If you condone something, you allow it, approve of it, or at least can live with it. Some teachers condone chewing gum, and some don't. Things that are condoned are allowed, even if everyone isn't exactly thrilled about it. People often say, "I don't condone what he did, but I understand it."
2 meanings: 1. to overlook or forgive (an offence) 2. law (esp of a spouse) to pardon or overlook (an offence, usually adultery).... Click for more definitions.
1. to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, etc.). 2. to give tacit approval to: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior. 3. to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse.
to ignore or accept behavior that some people consider wrong: I don’t condone such rude behavior.
condone something | condone (somebody) doing something to accept behaviour that is morally wrong or to treat it as if it were not serious. Terrorism can never be condoned. The college does not condone such behaviour.
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