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condemnation

[kon-dem-ney-shuhn, -duhm-]

noun

  1. the act of condemning.

  2. the state of being condemned.

  3. strong censure; disapprobation; reproof.

  4. a cause or reason for condemning.

  5. U.S. Law.the seizure, as of property, for public use.



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Other 51Թ Forms

  • noncondemnation noun
  • recondemnation noun
  • self-condemnation noun
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of condemnation1

First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English condempnacioun, from Middle French, from Late Latin DzԻ𳾲پō-, stem of DzԻ𳾲پō; equivalent to condemn + -ation
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The UN and aid groups demanded access, while international condemnation of Israel grew.

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Israel’s operation spurred a raft of condemnations from regional countries.

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The police actions have drawn angry condemnation from public officials and 1st Amendment advocates.

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The judiciary's announcement that Kourkouri had been executed sparked condemnation among human rights groups.

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These are the sort of results and performances that led to condemnation of Southgate, even though he took England to successive European Championship finals.

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