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reprobation

rep·ro·ba·tion [ rèpprə báysh'n ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. disapproval: strong condemnation or disapproval of somebody or something

2. divine rejection: the supposed condemnation of somebody's soul to eternal damnation

[15th century. Directly or via French< Latin reprobation-< reprobat- (see reprobate)]

rep·ro·ba·tion·ar·y adjective
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