[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. Christ’s Ch., 26. Anathematization from the people of God.
1645. Calamy, Indictm. agst. Eng., 16. From this hatred followeth, Excommunications, Anathematizations, &c.
1865. Dickens, Mut. Fr., I. 11. Venerable parent promptly resorts to anathematization, and turns him out.
