Definitions for condone
kənˈdoʊncon·done

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. excuse, condoneverb

   excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with

   "excuse someone's behavior"; "She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. condoneverb

   To forgive, excuse or overlook (something).

2. condoneverb

   To allow, accept or permit (something).

3. condoneverb

   To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).

4. Etymology: * From condono, con- + donare.

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1. condone

   Within the legal profession, condonation (or a condonance) is a defence argument sometimes made when an accuser has previously forgiven or chosen to ignore an act about which they are now legally complaining. In some legal jurisdictions, and for certain behaviors, it may prevent the accuser from prevailing. It is most frequently presented during divorce proceedings, though it is also used in other legal contexts. Condonation is irrelevant to some acts. For example, some jurisdictions prohibit consensual combat (other than in specially-sanctioned sports, such as boxing). In such a jurisdiction, the people arrested for brawling cannot avoid prosecution by condoning one another's assaults.

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1. condone

   To condone means to accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue. It can also mean to disregard or overlook something without making steps to correct or prevent it. Condoning typically implies a somewhat passive form of approval or at least a lack of condemnation.

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1. Condoneverb

   to pardon; to forgive

2. Condoneverb

   to pardon; to overlook the offense of; esp., to forgive for a violation of the marriage law; -- said of either the husband or the wife

3. Etymology: [L. condonare, -donatum, to give up, remit, forgive; con- + donare to give. See Donate.]

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1. Condone

   kon-dōn′, v.t. to forgive: to pass over.—n. Condonā′tion, forgiveness: in the legal phraseology of Britain and the United States, forgiveness granted by the injured party, which may be urged by the guilty party as a defence against an action of divorce on the ground of adultery. [L. con, inten., donāre, to give. See Donation.]

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1. CONDONE

   to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like);to give tacit approval to;to pardon or forgive (an offense);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);To grant forgiveness to or for:excuse,remit.Idiom: forgive and forget.overlook,wink at.to ignore or accept behavior that some people consider wrong:disregard,turn a blind eye to,look the other way,make allowance for,let pass.to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless;blink (at), brush (aside or off), discount, gloss (over),gloze (over),overpass, paper over, pardon, pass over, remit, shrug off, whitewash;make allowances for; be lenient with;To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).to approve of behaviour that most people think is wrong:To express or give approval,approve,recommend,consent.

   
   

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of condone in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of condone in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of condone in a Sentence

1. Alex Murdaugh:

   I love my law firm family and also love Alex as my brother. While I will support him in his recovery, I do not support, condone, or excuse his conduct in stealing by manipulating his most trusted relationships, i will continue to pursue my client's interests with the highest degree of honesty and integrity, as I always have.

2. Chris Hardwick:

   I'm devastated to read that she is now accusing me of conduct that did not occur, l was blindsided by her post and always wanted the best for her. As a husband, a son, and future father, I do not condone any kind of mistreatment of women.

3. Tim Murtaugh:

   That video was not produced by the campaign, and we do not condone violence.

4. Tad Cummins:

   I don't think he knew this would happen or realized he would be in this much trouble. it's a horrible thing he's done, and we don't condone his actions. But he's family and we still love him.

5. Jay Nixon:

   Rewriting our state's constitution to condone discrimination would be contrary to our values and harmful to our economy.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=condone
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Condone
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Condone
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/condone
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=condone