be condemned
[bē kənˈdemd]
verb phrase
ser condenado/a
1. to be declared guilty and sentenced to punishment, typically by a court of law
He was condemned to life imprisonment for the crime.
Ele foi condenado a prisão perpétua pelo crime.
2. to be harshly criticized or disapproved of by society or authority
The government's actions were condemned by international organizations.
As ações do governo foram condenadas por organizações internacionais.
3. to be declared unfit for use or occupancy
The building was condemned as unsafe for residents.
O edifício foi condenado por ser inseguro para os residentes.
4. to be destined or doomed to something unpleasant
Without proper training, they were condemned to failure.
Sem treinamento adequado, eles estavam condenados ao fracasso.
In both Brazilian and American legal systems, 'be condemned' is a formal legal term used in court proceedings. In Brazil, the phrase 'ser condenado' carries significant social weight, as conviction records can affect employment and social standing. In American English, 'be condemned' is often used in media and political discourse to express moral disapproval beyond strictly legal contexts.
NYC Slang
get sent up the river; catch a beef; be railroaded
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