condemn — con·demn /kən dem/ vt 1: to impose a penalty on; esp: to sentence to death 2: to adjudge unfit for use or consumption 3: to declare convertible to public use under the right of eminent domain: take con·dem·nable … Law dictionary
Condemn — Con*demn , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Condemned}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Condemning} (? or ?).] [L. condemnare; con + damnare to condemn: cf. F. condamner. See {Damn}.] 1. To pronounce to be wrong; to disapprove of; to censure. [1913 Webster] Condemn the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
condemn — [kən dem′] vt. [ME condempnen < OFr condemner < L condemnare < com , intens. + damnare, to harm, condemn: see DAMN] 1. to pass an adverse judgment on; disapprove of strongly; censure 2. a) to declare to be guilty of wrongdoing; convict… … English World dictionary
condemn openly — index denounce (condemn) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
condemn — (v.) early 14c., condempner to blame, censure, from O.Fr. condamner to condemn (11c.), from L. condemnare to sentence, doom, blame, disapprove, from com , intensive prefix (see COM (Cf. com )), + damnare to harm, damage (see DAMN (Cf. damn)).… … Etymology dictionary
condemn — ► VERB 1) express complete disapproval of. 2) (usu. condemn to) sentence to a punishment, especially death. 3) force (someone) to endure something unpleasant. 4) officially declare to be unfit for use. 5) prove the guilt of. DERIVATIVES … English terms dictionary
condemn after judicial investigation — index convict Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
condemn as worthless — index decry Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
condemn beforehand — index prejudge Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
condemn to death — index execute (sentence to death) Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
condemn to public use — index confiscate Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 … Law dictionary
