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condoned - 2 dictionary results

con⋅done

[kuhn-dohn]
–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


con⋅don⋅a⋅ble, adjective
con⋅don⋅er, noun
con·done   (kən-dōn')   
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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