condone

Meanings

• verb

  to approve of an action or behavior; to pardon or excuse

  - "The judge finally condoned the guilty man's actions."
  - "Despite her mistakes, her boss chose to condone her behavior."

• verb

  to acknowledge or recognize the validity or legality of something

  - "The court system will only condone a marriage if certain legal requirements are met."
  - "The company's policies must be condoned before they can be implemented."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with condone
dome , gome , home

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Variants

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condonable , condone , condoned , condoner , condoners , condones , condoning

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to give in' or 'yield' in law, later came to mean 'to approve' or 'to pardon'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'condone' comes from the Latin word 'condonare', which means 'to forgive' or 'to pardon'

2. The term 'condone' was first used in English law in the 14th century.

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Related Concepts

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1. forgiveness: The act of condoning someone's actions often involves forgiveness, which is the act of pardoning or excusing someone for a mistake or wrongdoing.

2. pardon: The act of condoning someone's actions may also involve granting a pardon, which is an official act of forgiveness and release from punishment.

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Quotes

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1. And then she told him all—told him the truth word by word, without attempting to shield herself or "condone" her error.

   - Edgar Rice Burroughs,{it}Tarzan of the Apes{/it},1912

2. Without waiting for Momma's thanks, he rode out of the yard, sure that things were as they should be and that he was a gentle squire, saving those deserving serfs from the laws of the land, which he "condoned".

   - Maya Angelou,{it}I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings{/it},1969

3. "I don't "condone" violence, and I think 'gangsta rap' should be outlawed," says [designer Tommy] Hilfiger …

   - Joshua Levine,{it}Forbes{/it},21 Apr. 1997

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Culture

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In literature, the word 'condone' has been used to describe the act of forgiving or excusing someone's actions, often in the context of moral dilemmas and ethical dilemmas.

How to Memorize "condone"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of condoning as giving someone a pass or a green light to continue with their actions.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'condone' with the idea of forgiveness or pardoning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Condone means to Give a Pass' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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