Meaning of condemnation in English

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Noun
condemnation
Definitions
1. an expression of strong disapproval
Examples
- « pronouncing as wrong or morally culpable »
- « his uncompromising condemnation of racism »
Antonyms
- approbation
Derived terms
2. (law) the act of condemning (as land forfeited for public use) or judging to be unfit for use (as a food product or an unsafe building)
Derived terms
- condemn
3. an appeal to some supernatural power to inflict evil on someone or some group
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4. the condition of being strongly disapproved of
Examples
- « he deserved nothing but condemnation »
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5. (criminal law) a final judgment of guilty in a criminal case and the punishment that is imposed
Examples
- « the conviction came as no surprise »
Antonyms
- acquittal
Derived terms

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« In my view, far from deserving condemnation for their courageous reporting, the New York Times, the Washington Post and other newspapers should be commended for serving the purpose that the Founding Fathers saw so clearly. »
Hugo Black
« The whole Twitter phenomenon is really indicative of what's happening in this country. And I say this in condemnation of myself as much as anyone else - we are growing into a nation that has no time, desire or capacity for truth. All we can handle is 140 characters of knowledge. »
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« We cannot change anything until we accept it. Condemnation does not liberate, it oppresses. »
Carl Jung
« But the issue is not only life and death but our existence before God and our being judged by him. All of us were sinners before him and worthy of condemnation. »
Hans Urs von Balthasar
« The wish to acquire more is admittedly a very natural and common thing and when men succeed in this they are always praised rather than condemned. But when they lack the ability to do so and yet want to acquire more at all costs, they deserve condemnation for their mistakes. »
Niccolo Machiavelli