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Originally Posted by pltrgyst  No it doesn't. Condone: "To overlook, forgive, or disregard (an offense) without protest or censure."
To condone something clearly coveys disapproval.
I have nothing against you, Mr. Wayne, but you play fast and loose with the facts when you're in bullying mode.
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As do you, "Larry".
Taken IN CONTEXT, the orignal writer misused the word "condoning", and my response accurately corrected his mistake - without the rather
anal need to quote a "precise" definition.
The orignal poster wrote:
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“Of course, I'm condoning passing off someone else's creation as mine ...”
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That statement can ONLY be taken to mean that the writer favors the design theft being discussed - which he clearly does NOT - and my correction of his misunderstanding of the word “condoning” was perfectly valid.
But, to sink to your level, I offer a more COMPLETE definition of the word "condone", which includes the parts you preferred to leave out:
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con·done Audio Help – Show Spelled Pronunciation[kuh n-dohn] Pronunciation Key – Show IPA Pronunciation
–verb (used with object), -doned, -don·ing.
1. to disregard or overlook (something illegal, objectionable, or the like).
2. to give tacit approval to: “By his silence, he seemed to condone their behavior.”
3. to pardon or forgive (an offense); excuse.
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Nowhere, either in the abbreviated definition you offer or the more complete one I’ve quoted, do I see the word “disapproval”. I do, however, notice that at least one very common use of the word
condone clearly indicates approval – as noted in the more complete definition of the word.
TW