noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
judgment of a crime; conviction; condemnation
Refers to the act of declaring someone guilty and passing sentence, often in a legal or moral context. Can be used figuratively for strong condemnation.
裁判所は被告に断罪を下した。
The court passed judgment on the defendant.
His actions were harshly condemned by public opinion.
noun
Dated term for execution by beheading, now largely historical. Rarely used outside descriptions of past punishments.
江戸時代には、重罪人に対して断罪が行われた。
In the Edo period, beheading was carried out for serious criminals.