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–verb (used with object), -doned, -don·ing.

1.	to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like).

2.	to give tacit approval to: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.

3.	to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse.

4.	to cause the condonation of.

5.	Law. to forgive or act so as to imply forgiveness of (a violation of the marriage vow).

[Origin: 1615–25, but in general currency from its use in the British Divorce Act of 1857 (see def. 5); < L condōnāre to absolve, grant pardon, equiv. to con- con- + dōnāre to give; see donate

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—Related forms

con·don·a·ble, adjective

con·don·er, noun

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con·done Audio Help (kən-dōn') Pronunciation Key
tr.v. con·doned, con·don·ing, con·dones
To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure. See Synonyms at forgive.

[Latin condōnāre : com-, intensive pref.; see com- + dōnāre, to give (from dōnum, gift; see dō- in Indo-European roots).]

con·don'a·ble adj., con·don'er n.

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