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Denunciation

/dɪˌnʌn.siˈeɪ.ʃən/
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  1. 1

    A public statement that strongly criticizes someone or something as being wrong or evil.

    "The government issued a strong denunciation of the recent terrorist attacks."
  2. 2

    An official accusation or formal notification of a crime or wrongdoing against a person.

    "His denunciation of the corrupt officials led to a major internal investigation."

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Derived from the Latin 'denuntiatio', meaning a proclamation or official notice, stemming from the verb 'denuntiare' (to announce or denounce). It entered Middle English via Old French in the 15th century, initially retaining legal connotations before shifting toward public censure and condemnation.

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