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con⋅dem⋅na⋅tion

[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.

Origin:
1350–1400; ME condempnacioun (< MF) < LL condemnātiōn- (s. of condemnātiō). See condemn, -ation
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con·dem·na·tion   (kŏn'děm-nā'shən)   
n.  
    1. The act of condemning.

    2. The state of being condemned.

  1. Severe reproof; strong censure.

  2. A reason or occasion for condemning.

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