Condone (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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verb (used with object), con·doned, con·don·ing.
  1. to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations.
  2. to give tacit approval to: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.
  3. to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse: His employers are willing to condone the exaggerations they uncovered in his résumé.
  4. to cause the condonation of; justify the pardoning of (an offense).
  5. 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.
verb (tr)
  1. to overlook or forgive (an offence)
  2. (esp of a spouse) to pardon or overlook (an offence, usually adultery)
Condone (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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