verb:to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong)
verb:to regard or treat (something bad or blameworthy) as acceptable, forgivable, or harmless
often used in negative statements
synonyms: pardon, excuse
Examples
We cannot 'condone' [='excuse'] that kind of behavior.
Movie clips
Movie quotes
(..) You get Caesar's favor in exchange for obedience. (MUFFLED SCREAMING) The rest of us get scraps. (FLESH SIZZLING) I won't condone violence. Nobody's asking your permission. You keep my family and my house clean of this. Now get out. - The boy? (..)
