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condemnation
This term carries a heavy weight of finality and moral authority. When used to express disapproval, it is far more severe than simple criticism, implying a total rejection of an action as morally wrong or unacceptable. It often appears in official statements from governments or religious bodies to signal a definitive stance. In legal or administrative contexts, the word shifts from moral judgment to a formal decree. Whether sentencing a criminal or declaring a building uninhabitable, the focus is on an irrevocable official decision that strips away rights or utility.
Meanings
The expression of very strong disapproval or criticism of someone or something.
"The government's condemnation of the attack was immediate and severe."
The act of officially declaring something, such as a building, to be unfit for use or habitation.
"The condemnation of the tenement house forced the residents to find new housing."
The act of sentencing someone to a particular punishment, especially death.
"The prisoner awaited the final condemnation of the court."