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Webster 1913 Edition


Reprobation

Repˊro-ba′tion

(-b?ˊsh?n)
,
Noun.
[F.
réprobation
, or L.
reprobatio
.]
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
.
Jeffrey.
Set a brand of
reprobation
on clipped poetry and false coin.
Dryden.
2.
(Theol.)
The predestination of a certain number of the human race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment.

Webster 1828 Edition


Reprobation

REPROBA'TION

,
Noun.
[L. reprobatio.]
1.
The act of disallowing with detestation, or of expressing extreme dislike.
2.
The act of abandoning or state of being abandoned to eternal destruction.
When a sinner is so hardened as to feel no remorse or misgiving of conscience, it is considered as a sign of reprobation.
3.
A condemnatory sentence; rejection.
Set a brand of reprobation on clipped poetry and false coin.

Definition 2024


réprobation

réprobation

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French

Noun

réprobation f (plural réprobations)

  1. reprobation, disapproval