precondemn

[pree-kuh n-dem]

verb (used with object)

to condemn beforehand, as before a legitimate trial.

Origin of precondemn

First recorded in 1625–35; pre- + condemn

Related formspre·con·dem·na·tion

[pree-kon-dem-ney-shuh n, -duh m-] /ˌpri kɒn dɛmˈneɪ ʃən, -dəm-/, noun

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