reprobation

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reprobation

/ˌɹɛpɹəˈbeɪʃən/

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

noun reprobations

countable, uncountable The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval, reproof or censure. Set a brand of reprobation on clipped poetry and false coin.
countable, uncountable The predestination of a certain number of the human race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment; damnation.
countable, uncountable Disqualification to hold office.

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@misc{reprobation_2026,
  title = {reprobation},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/reprobation},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}