to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like): The government condoned the computer hacking among rival corporations. to give tacit approval to: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.
What's it mean to condone something?
transitive verb. : to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless a government accused of condoning racism condone corruption in politics.
How do you use condoned in a sentence?
Condone Sentence Examples
- The state does not condone violence.
- The law does not condone the violation of other people's rights.
- We do not condone any vandalism.
