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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In their condemnations, many of these countries have referred to Somalia's "territorial integrity" and the breaching of international principles.
From BBC
The Episcopal Church has been vocal in its condemnation of the administration’s treatment of immigrants.
From Salon
The capture of Uvira sparked US condemnation and warning of sanctions against Rwanda.
From BBC
The location that Grimes and Ramsay found in Calgary was indeed on the verge of condemnation.
From Los Angeles Times
In either case, he ignores the legal and regulatory challenges of buying the utilities’ assets and assuming their debt, a process known as condemnation.
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