— condonable , adj. — condoner , n.
/keuhn dohn"/ , v.t., condoned, condoning .
1. to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like).
2. to give tacit approval to: By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.
3. to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse.
4. to cause the condonation of.
5. Law. to forgive or act so as to imply forgiveness of (a violation of the marriage vow).
[ 1615-25, but in general currency from its use in the British Divorce Act of 1857 (see def. 5); condonare to absolve, grant pardon, equiv. to con- CON- + donare to give; see DONATE ]