Associations to the word «Condone»

Wiktionary

CONDONE, verb. (transitive) To forgive, excuse or overlook (something).
CONDONE, verb. (transitive) To allow, accept or permit (something).
CONDONE, verb. (transitive) (legal) To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).

Dictionary definition

CONDONE, verb. Excuse, overlook, or make allowances for; be lenient with; "excuse someone's behavior"; "She condoned her husband's occasional infidelities".

Wise words

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