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 global condemnation of Mr. Lai’s sentence suggests that his detention will impede China’s relations with democratic countries.
Almost immediately after Takaichi's remarks, Beijing responded with a flurry of condemnation and demanded a retraction.
From BBC
The 1999 Peabody Award-winning film chronicles the fiery moment and its aftermath for Smith and Carlos, who earned both heroic praise and pointed condemnation.
From Los Angeles Times
The decision to ban Heraskevych has drawn shock and condemnation from many former and current Olympic athletes.
From BBC
The expiring treaty drew warnings and condemnations from U.S. and Russian lawmakers.
From Salon
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