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Condemnation Definition & Meaning

condemnation
noun
  1. an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism"
  2. (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. an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
  4. the condition of being strongly disapproved of; "he deserved nothing but condemnation"
  5. (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed; "the conviction came as no surprise"

"Condemnation" in song lyrics

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  • "Even the, united nations ignore the condemnation"
    Capital-X — Fight the Apathy
  • "Dared not bring against him an abusive condemnation"
    iCon the Mic King & Chum f/ Killah Priest — Law & Order
  • "nccities get easements by condemnation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does condemnation mean?
an expression of strong disapproval; pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable; "his uncompromising condemnation of racism" (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) an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group the condition of being strongly disapproved of
What part of speech is condemnation?
Condemnation is a noun.
How many definitions does condemnation have?
Condemnation has 5 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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