Damnation
/ˌdæmˈneɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The state of being condemned by law or divine judgment, often implying severe punishment or ruin.
The defendant feared damnation as a consequence of his fraudulent acts.
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Commentary
In legal contexts, 'damnation' may be used metaphorically to describe extreme condemnation or ruin, often with moral or religious overtones; care should be taken to distinguish literal religious usage from legal condemnation.
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