con·done [ kən dṓn ](past and past participlecon·doned, present participlecon·don·ing, 3rd person present singularcon·dones)
transitive verb
Definition:
be willing to overlook something: to regard something that is considered immoral or wrong in a tolerant way, without criticizing it or feeling strongly about it condoning violence
[Mid-19th century. < Latin condonare "give up" < donare (see donation)]
