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Condone

/kəˈndoʊn/
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(verb) To forgive, excuse or overlook (something that is considered morally wrong, offensive, or generally disliked).

The Catholic Church doesn't condone the use of condoms.
I can't condone what you did.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The strict school will never ____ cheating on the important final exams.

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