/kon'dem nay"sheuhn, -deuhm-/ , n.
1. the act of condemning.
2. the state of being condemned.
3. strong censure; disapprobation; reproof.
4. a cause or reason for condemning.
5. U.S. Law. the seizure, as of property, for public use.
[ 1350-1400; ME condempnacioun ( condemnation- (s. of condemnatio ). See CONDEMN, -ATION ]