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condemnation

UK
/ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːndɛmˈneɪʃən/

Translations

condemnationnoun
condemnations
pl
UK
/ˌkɒndɛmˈneɪʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːndɛmˈneɪʃən/
The mayor faced widespread condemnation for his handling of the crisis.
Le maire a fait face à une condamnation généralisée pour sa gestion de la crise.
condamnationSens juridique : sentence, prononcé d'une peine.
The judge's condemnation of the defendant was swift and severe.
La condamnation du prévenu par le juge a été rapide et sévère.
expropriationDroit ; sens américain de prise de propriété privée pour utilité publique.
The city resorted to condemnation to acquire land for the new highway.
La ville a eu recours à l'expropriation pour acquérir des terrains destinés à la nouvelle autoroute.
Additional translations
réprobationSoutenu ; insiste sur la désapprobation morale.
mise hors serviceSens technique ; pour un bien déclaré impropre à l'usage.
Synonyms
censure
denunciation
reproach
rebuke
disapproval
criticism
blame
reprimand
castigation
scorn
condemnationadjective
UK
/ˌkɒn.dəmˈneɪ.ʃən/
US
/ˌkɑːn.dəmˈneɪ.ʃən/
Used attributively in legal and formal contexts (e.g., "condemnation proceedings").
Additional translations
condamnatoireSoutenu ; surtout en contexte juridique ou moral.

Definitions

condemnationnoun
The expression of very strong disapproval; censure.
The mayor faced widespread condemnation for his handling of the crisis.
The action of condemning someone to a punishment; sentencing.
The judge's condemnation of the defendant was swift and severe.
The action of declaring something to be unfit for use.
The old building was marked for condemnation due to safety concerns.
The legal process of taking private property for public use under the power of eminent domain.
The city resorted to condemnation to acquire land for the new highway.
condemnationadjective
Attributive; relating to or involved in the act or process of condemning, especially of property or actions.
The city issued a condemnation order against the derelict warehouse.
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