reprobation
Noun

reprobation

  1. The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval or censure.
    • The profligate pretenses upon which he was perpetually soliciting an increase of his disgraceful stipend are mentioned with becoming reprobation.
    • Set a brand of reprobation on clipped poetry and false coin.
  2. (theology) The predestination of a certain number of the human race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment; damnation.
  3. (military) Disqualification to hold office.
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