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condamnation
/kɔ̃.dɑ̃.na.sjɔ̃/
sentence or judgment of condemnation
La cour a prononcé une condamnation à cinq ans de prison.
The court issued a sentence of five years in prison.
Law
formal
A legal judgment or sentence declaring someone guilty of a crime and imposing punishment.
Il a reçu une condamnation pour fraude fiscale.
He received a conviction for tax fraud.
In French legal contexts, 'condamnation' refers to the formal judgment of guilt and the associated penalty.
informal
A strong expression of disapproval or censure.
La condamnation publique de ses actions a été unanime.
The public condemnation of his actions was unanimous.
In non-legal contexts, 'condamnation' can refer to moral or social disapproval.
Collocations
condamnation à mortdeath sentencecondamnation pénalecriminal convictioncondamnation à perpétuitélife sentence
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Pro Tip
Legal vs. Informal Use
Remember that 'condamnation' can refer to both legal judgments and strong disapproval, depending on the context.
Gold Rule
Formal Context
In legal documents or formal discussions, 'condamnation' specifically refers to a court's decision to convict and punish.
Word Origin
From Latin 'condemnatio', meaning 'a condemning' or 'a sentencing'.
Usage Notes
In legal contexts, 'condamnation' is a formal term referring to a court's decision to convict and punish. In everyday language, it can also mean strong disapproval.
Word Breakdown
condamn
to condemn
root-ation
the act of
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