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Condoned: meaning, definitions and examples

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condoned

 

[ kษ™nหˆdoสŠnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

approval, tolerance

To condone means to accept or allow behavior that is considered morally wrong or offensive to continue. It implies a certain level of tolerance for an action or attitude that might not be explicitly approved. Often used in discussions concerning ethics or morality, someone might condone poor behavior as a way to mitigate conflict or maintain peace. This term is commonly invoked in legal, social, or political contexts, particularly when discussing issues like crime or misconduct. The connotation of the term can vary, sometimes suggesting negligence in holding individuals accountable.

Synonyms

disregard, excuse, overlook, pardon

Examples of usage

  • The teacher condoned late submissions due to personal issues.
  • The manager condoned the employee's behavior to maintain team harmony.
  • He felt that condoning such actions could set a dangerous precedent.
  • Many believe society should not condone violence in any form.

Translations

Translations of the word "condoned" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น condonado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคจเฅเคฎเฅ‹เคฆเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gebilligt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dimaafkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั€ะพั‰ะตะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ wybaczony

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฎน่ชใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท condonnรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ perdonado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท affedilmiลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์šฉ์„œ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณู…ูˆุญ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odpouลกtฤ›nรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odpustenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฎฝๆ•

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odpustil

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fyrirgefinn

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตัˆั–ั€ั–ะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ“แƒ˜แƒจแƒ˜แƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baฤŸฤฑลŸlanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ perdonado

Word origin

The term 'condone' originates from the Latin word 'condonare', which means 'to give up' or 'to forgive'. In its early use during the 16th century, it primarily conveyed the idea of forgiving or overlooking an offense. Over time, the meaning evolved to include a broader sense of permitting an action to continue without punishment, often in a moral or ethical context. The word became more prominent in legal and social discussions as societies grappling with concepts of accountability and ethics began to explore the implications of overlooking behavior that is wrong or harmful. Today, 'condone' is frequently used in various contexts, particularly in discussions surrounding social justice, corporate responsibility, and personal relationships, where the nuances of tolerance and approval are critically examined.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,580, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.