Definition of Condone
Condone
con·done
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(verb)
to treat or regard something that is wrong or offensive as though it is acceptable, harmless, or forgivable, thus to allow it to continue;
e.g. I cannot condone such discriminatory behavior.
(verb)
to grant permission or approval for something, especially reluctantly;
e.g. Eventually, the officials were willing to condone the performance of such activities in that space.
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