condone

IPA: kʌndˈoʊn

(transitive) To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
(transitive) To allow, accept or permit (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).
(transitive, law) To forgive (marital infidelity or other marital offense).

Examples of "condone" in Sentences

That's why a statement that Hillary does not "condone" the comment is weak tea.
If the Clinton camp truly doesn't "condone" this bullshit, Shaheen should be canned.
What I don’t condone is the utter mismanagement that the bush admin did in afghanistan.
It's not enough to say you do not "condone" remarks by your own official chairperson and staffer.
What I DO NOT condone is reducing the debate over an issue to the level of stupid personal attacks.
What the left does not condone is Israel’s objective of reestablishing a credible deterrent in Gaza.
Brown again says that the UK doesn't "condone" torture, and that Sir Peter Gibson will investigate any complaints on the matter, and will report to Brown.