damnatory

Example Sentences

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Very damnatory correspondence had been given to the world, but it was not in such a shape that the House could possibly regard it as free from suspicion.

From The Canadian Portrait Gallery - Volumes 1 to 4 by Dent, John Charles

With regard to one or two damnatory charges, he implicitly believed them to be true, but he failed to secure any substantial proof whatever.

From The Story of the Upper Canada Rebellion by Dent, John Charles

The "Athanasian" creed is in disrepute, and its statement of dogmatic Christology is involved in the discredit attaching to the damnatory clauses.

From Monophysitism Past and Present A Study in Christology by Luce, A. A. (Arthur Aston)

He had learned Mrs. Stiggs's address, and the name of Trotter's Buildings, which details were to his mind circumstantial, corroborative, and damnatory.

From The Vicar of Bullhampton by Trollope, Anthony

"No, no!" said the clergyman, as though he were bound on behalf of the family to repudiate an idea that was so damnatory to its honour.

From Marion Fay by Trollope, Anthony