v.tr. 1 forgive or overlook (an offence or wrongdoing). 2 approve or sanction, usu. reluctantly. 3 (of an action) atone for (an offence); make up for. condonation n. condoner n.
[ L condonare (as com-, donare give) ]
v.tr. 1 forgive or overlook (an offence or wrongdoing). 2 approve or sanction, usu. reluctantly. 3 (of an action) atone for (an offence); make up for. condonation n. condoner n.
[ L condonare (as com-, donare give) ]
Concise Oxford English dictionary. Краткий оксфордский словарь английского языка. 2012