condemnation

/ˌkɑndəmˈneɪʃən/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.