conviction / condemnation
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conviction
The formal judicial decision in a court case that a person is guilty of a criminal offense, usually combined with the setting of a sentence.
Die Verurteilung zu einer fünfjährigen Haftstrafe wurde vom Gericht bestätigt.
The conviction resulting in a five-year prison sentence was upheld by the court.
condemnation
A strong, often public expression of rejection or moral disapproval of an action, statement, or person.
Der Angriff auf Zivilisten stieß weltweit auf scharfe Verurteilung.
The attack on civilians met with sharp condemnation worldwide.
The noun 'Verurteilung' (conviction / condemnation) is derived from the verb 'verurteilen' (to convict / to condemn). This consists of the prefix 'ver-' and the verb 'urteilen' (to judge). Here, the prefix emphasizes the final, definitive character of the judgment.
Das Gericht wird den Angeklagten morgen verurteilen.
The court will convict the defendant tomorrow.
In the legal sense, the punishment is given with the preposition 'zu' and the dative. The reason for the conviction is often stated with 'wegen' and the genitive.
Die Verurteilung zu einer Geldstrafe war erwartet worden.
The conviction resulting in a fine had been expected.
In the sense of moral rejection, 'Verurteilung' (condemnation) is often combined with adjectives such as 'scharf' (sharp), 'öffentlich' (public), or 'einhellig' (unanimous). A common expression is also 'auf Verurteilung stoßen' (to meet with condemnation).
Seine rassistischen Äußerungen stießen auf scharfe Verurteilung.
His racist remarks met with sharp condemnation.
Words like 'Gericht' (court), 'Strafe' (punishment), or 'Haft' (imprisonment) signal the legal meaning (m01). Adjectives like 'moralisch' (moral), 'politisch' (political), or 'scharf' (sharp) point to general rejection (m02).
Nach dem Prozess erfolgte die Verurteilung des Angeklagten.
After the trial, the conviction of the defendant took place.
criticism / review
Kritik and Verurteilung both express a negative attitude. Kritik can be objective and limited to individual mistakes. Verurteilung, by contrast, refers to strong, often public rejection or moral disapproval of the entire action, statement, or person.
Die Ministerin sprach eine klare Verurteilung der gewaltsamen Entscheidung aus.
The minister issued a clear condemnation of the violent decision.
Die Ministerin äußerte Kritik an einzelnen Punkten der Entscheidung.
The minister criticized individual aspects of the decision.
