precondemn

[ pree-kuhn-dem ]

verb (used with object)
  1. to condemn beforehand, as before a legitimate trial.

Origin of precondemn

1
First recorded in 1625–35; pre- + condemn

Other words from precondemn

  • pre·con·dem·na·tion [pree-kon-dem-ney-shuhn, -duhm-], /ˌpri kɒn dɛmˈneɪ ʃən, -dəm-/, noun

Words Nearby precondemn

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024