condone
verb (used with object)
to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like).
had condoned
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past perfectof condone.past perfect
Used to express a completed action that took place before another specific past action occurred.
Example Sentences
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She also said there was no evidence he had any underlying racist beliefs, but the judge said Cumming had "condoned" the video by passing it on.
From BBC ● Aug. 12, 2021
I texted that his sister had been mean to me and that he had condoned it.
From Slate ● Dec. 23, 2019
But again, they had condoned his booking companion seats under fictitious names for years.
From The Guardian ● Sep. 20, 2019
While denying that they had condoned inappropriate behavior, company officials began an investigation after they were made aware of Waterbury’s charges and were planning to fire Finlay when he resigned, the company said.
From Washington Times ● Sep. 16, 2018
Among other delinquencies the fellow had condoned the inexcusable rejection of the arbitrators’ award long ago.
From Clayhanger by Arnold Bennett
