condemnation
Americannoun
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the act of condemning.
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the state of being condemned.
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strong censure; disapprobation; reproof.
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a cause or reason for condemning.
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U.S. Law. the seizure, as of property, for public use.
Other Word Forms
- noncondemnation noun
- recondemnation noun
- self-condemnation noun
Etymology
Origin of condemnation
First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English condempnacioun, from Middle French, from Late Latin condemnātiōn-, stem of condemnātiō; equivalent to condemn + -ation
Example Sentences
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The reports drew condemnation by UN experts, rights groups and Guinean diplomats.
From Barron's
Spain was one of several European countries that summoned their Iranian ambassador on Tuesday in condemnation of the crackdown.
From Barron's
Spain on Tuesday summoned Iran's ambassador to Madrid to express "strong repudiation and condemnation" of a crackdown on protests that rights groups say has killed hundreds, the foreign minister said.
From Barron's
Following days of outrage and condemnation, the UK's online regulator Ofcom has said it is urgently investigating whether Grok has broken British online safety laws.
From BBC
This move sparked international condemnation and prompted an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council.
From BBC
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