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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024con•done /kənˈdoʊn/USA pronunciation v. [~ + object], -doned, -don•ing. - to disregard, overlook, or approve of (something unacceptable, illegal, etc.):We can't condone our children's violent acts.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024con•done (kən dōn′),USA pronunciation v.t., -doned, -don•ing. - to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like).
- to give tacit approval to:By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.
- to pardon or forgive (an offense);
excuse. - to cause the condonation of.
- Lawto forgive or act so as to imply forgiveness of (a violation of the marriage vow).
- Latin condōnāre to absolve, grant pardon, equivalent. to con- con- + dōnāre to give; see donate
- 1615–25, but in general currency from its use in the British Divorce Act of 1857 (see def. 5)
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