Declared someone guilty and deserving of punishment; expressed strong disapproval of something.
From Latin 'condemnare,' combining 'con-' (together) and 'damnare' (to harm or condemn). Originally meant to judge against someone or declare them legally guilty.
The word shares the same root as 'damn'—both come from 'damnare.' When a building is condemned, we're basically saying it's 'damned' to destruction, which is why it can't be occupied.
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