condone

con·done /kənˈdoʊn/ verb

con·dones; con·doned; con·don·ing

[+ obj] : to forgive or approve (something that is considered wrong) : to allow (something that is considered wrong) to continue
▪ a government that has been accused of condoning racism — often used in negative statements ▪ We cannot condone [=excuse] that kind of behavior.