reprobation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval, reproof or censure.
  2. The predestination of a certain number of the human race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment; damnation.
  3. Disqualification to hold office.

Pronunciation

/ˌɹɛpɹəˈbeɪʃən/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Neøn-reprobation.wav

Word forms

reprobation reprobations

Etymology

From French réprobation, or Latin reprobatio. By surface analysis, reprobate + -ion.

Derived words

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