'condemnation' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'condemnatio', where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'damnare' meant 'to inflict loss upon'.

'condemnatio' transformed into the Old French word 'condemnacion', and eventually became the modern English word 'condemnation' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to inflict loss or penalty', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'strong disapproval or sentencing'.