An Etymological Dictionary of Astronomy and Astrophysics

1. To express an unfavorable or adverse judgment on; indicate strong disapproval of.
   

   2. To pronounce to be guilty; sentence to punishment (Dictionary.com).

Etymology (EN): M.E., from O.Fr. condamner “to condemn,” from L. condemnare “to sentence, blame, disapprove,” from → com- intensive prefix + damnare “to harm, damage.”

Etymology (PE): Erâxtan, erâzidan, from Mid.Pers. êrâxtan, êrâžinidan “to condemn” (Parthian êranz- " to condemn, damn, blame, conquer"); ultimately from Proto-Ir. *api-raic-, from *raic- “to leave, abandon,” cf. Av. raēc- “to leave;” Pers. parhiz “to keep away from, abstain, avoid,” gorixtan, goriz- “to escape.”