condemnation

The definition of a condemnation is an accusation, or a scolding or punishment for a bad act.

(noun)

An example of a condemnation is a punishment for murder.

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See condemnation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. a condemning or being condemned
  2. a cause for condemning

Origin: ME condempnacioun < L condemnatio

See condemnation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The act of condemning.
    b. The state of being condemned.
  2. Severe reproof; strong censure.
  3. A reason or occasion for condemning.

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