anathematization
(əˌnæθɪmətaɪˈzeɪʃən)
[ad. med.L. anathematīzātiōn-em, n. of action f. anathematīzā-re to anathematize. Cf. Fr. anathématisation in Cotgr. 1611.]
The action of anathematizing, or (formally) pronouncing accursed.
| 1593 Bilson Govt. Ch. 26 Anathematization from the people of God. 1645 Calamy Indictm. Eng. 16 From this hatred followeth Excommunications, Anathematizations, etc. 1865 Dickens Mut. Fr. I. 11 Venerable parent promptly resorts to anathematization, and turns him out. |