Reprobation, in Christian theology, is a corollary to the Calvinistic or broadly Augustinian doctrine of unconditional election which teaches that some of mankind (the elect) are predestined by God for salvation. Therefore, the remainder are left bound to their fallen nature and certain damnation. This same state of unbelief is also known as repro... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reprobation
• (n.) The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval or censure. • (n.) The predestination of a certain number of the human race as reprobates, or objects of condemnation and punishment. Found on http://thinkexist.com/dictionary/meaning/reprobation/
1. The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval or censure. 'The profligate pretenses upon which he was perpetually soliciting an increase of his disgraceful stipend are mentioned with becoming reprobation.' (Jeffrey) 'Set a brand of reprobation on clipped poetry and false coin.' (Dryden) ... 2. The predestination of a ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Rep`ro·ba'tion noun [ French réprobation , or Latin reprobatio .] 1. The act of reprobating; the state of being reprobated; strong disapproval or censure. « The profligate pretenses upon which he was perpetually soliciting an increase of his disgraceful stipend are mentione... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/webster/R/56