Middle English

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Old French dampnacion, from Latin damnatio; equivalent to dampnen +‎ -acioun.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /dam(p)ˌnaːsiˈuːn/, /dam(p)ˈnaːsiun/, /dam(p)ˈnaːsjun/

Noun

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dampnacioun (uncountable)

  1. (law) sentencing, punishment
  2. (religion) damnation (consignment to eternal punishment)
  3. (rare) ruination, devastation

Descendants

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  • English: damnation

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