Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of condoning something, especially a wrongdoing or immoral behavior, by ignoring or overlooking it.

“The company’s silence on the issue was seen as a condonation of the manager’s discriminatory behavior.”

2. noun

A formal declaration or acknowledgement of wrongdoing, often made by a person in a position of authority, as a means of making amends or accepting responsibility.

“The politician’s public condonation of the scandal damaged her reputation and led to her resignation.”