Background for condemns

condemns

/kənˈdɛmz/

Illustration condemns - Image 1

verb

To strongly criticise or denounce; to excoriate the perpetrators of.

Examples :

"The president condemned the terrorists."

politics government law society moral negative statement attitude action communication value world

Illustration condemns - Image 1

verb

To judicially pronounce (someone) guilty.

Examples :

"The judge condemns the defendant to five years in prison. "

law guilt government

Illustration condemns - Image 1

verb

To confer eternal divine punishment upon.

Examples :

"Some religious doctrine condemns those who reject its teachings to eternal damnation. "

religion theology soul curse

Illustration condemns - Image 1

verb

To adjudge (a building) as being unfit for habitation.

Examples :

"The house was condemned after it was badly damaged by fire."

property building

Illustration condemns - Image 1

verb

To adjudge (building or construction work) as of unsatisfactory quality, requiring the work to be redone.

Examples :

"The inspector condemns the faulty wiring and requires the electrician to redo the entire job. "

building architecture work quality

Illustration condemns - Image 1

verb

To adjudge (food or drink) as being unfit for human consumption.

Examples :

"The health inspector condemns the spoiled milk, deeming it unsafe to drink. "

Illustration condemns - Image 1

verb

To determine and declare (property) to be assigned to public use. See eminent domain.

Examples :

"The city condemns the old factory buildings to make way for a new public park. "

property government law

Illustration condemns - Image 1

verb

To declare (a vessel) to be forfeited to the government, to be a prize, or to be unfit for service.

Examples :

"The coast guard condemns the fishing boat as unsafe after finding severe hull damage. "

nautical government sailing military law