condemnation

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable
  2. noun (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)
  3. noun an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group

Etymology

From Middle English condempnacioun, from Latin condemnātiō, condemnātiōnem.

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Synonyms

disapprobation

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