Condones

To condone means to accept or allow (something considered morally wrong or offensive) to continue. It implies a tacit approval or a lack of disapproval, often through overlooking or excusing an action. The act of condoning can range from a simple tolerance to an active disregard of the negative consequences or moral implications. It is often associated with situations where one has the power or authority to intervene but chooses not to, thereby enabling the behavior to persist. It is a nuanced term often implying passive acceptance of an undesirable situation rather than direct endorsement.

Condones meaning with examples

• The school administration, unfortunately, condones bullying by consistently failing to enforce its anti-bullying policy, creating an environment where intimidation and harassment thrive, causing considerable distress among the student body. This inaction sends a message that such behavior is, at least implicitly, tolerated.
• By not reporting the financial irregularities, the company's board of directors condones the unethical practices of its executives, effectively enabling the continuation of fraud and ultimately damaging the company's reputation and potentially leading to legal repercussions.
• Some critics argue that the government condones human rights abuses by maintaining friendly relations with countries known for their poor human rights records, suggesting political and economic interests override ethical considerations and global safety.
• Despite evidence of widespread cheating, the university's lax enforcement of academic integrity rules suggests it condones dishonesty, potentially undermining the value of the degrees awarded and the overall academic environment of the institution and creating a dishonest culture.
• The parents' decision to ignore their child's disruptive behavior in public condones the bad manners, allowing it to continue and reinforcing it over time by not providing discipline. This undermines their own values and public order.