1. accepted or allowed (behavior that is considered wrong or offensive) to continue
Usage: past tense and past participle of ‘condone’

Examples

• The principal condoned the students’ minor dress code violations.
• She never condoned cheating in any form.
• The company’s management condoned the unsafe working conditions for years.
• His parents condoned his rebellious behavior by not setting boundaries.
• The teacher condoned talking during the movie but not during the lesson.
• The government was accused of having condoned human rights abuses.