condemnation
/ˌkɑndəmˈneɪʃən/
noun
- A strong expression of disapproval or criticism.
- The mayor's statement drew widespread condemnation from the community.
- Her speech was a powerful condemnation of injustice.
- The newspaper published a harsh condemnation of the new policy.
- The act of officially declaring something to be unfit for use or wrong.
- The court's condemnation of the property allowed the city to demolish it.
- The building received a condemnation order after the fire.
- Health officials issued a condemnation of the contaminated food.
- The act of sentencing someone to a punishment, especially death.
- The judge's condemnation of the criminal was final.
- The prisoner faced condemnation to life in prison.
- His condemnation to death was later overturned on appeal.
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