excommunication

American  

[eks-kuh-myoo-ni-key-shuhn] / ˌɛks kəˌmyu nɪˈkeɪ ʃən /

noun

1. the act of excommunicating.

2. the state of being excommunicated.

3. the ecclesiastical sentence by which a person is excommunicated.

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Etymology

Origin of excommunication

1425–75; late Middle English < Late Latin excommūnicātiōn- (stem of excommūnicātiō ). See excommunicate, -ion

Example Sentences

Stankorb explained that this implies excommunication, "a serious threat for women who have no job or independent income."

From Salon

Between the crazy Sprinter van rides, it has also broken new ground by exploring heavy subjects such as excommunication and religious trauma.

From Los Angeles Times

Then, Francis’ own Vicariate of Rome issued a statement seemingly casting doubt on the validity of the excommunication decree.

From Seattle Times

He incurred an excommunication decree that was lifted within two weeks.

From Seattle Times

The excommunication was lifted two weeks after it was declared, raising the question of whether Francis had intervened on behalf of his fellow Jesuit.

From Seattle Times