Utdöms

Utdöms is a Swedish verb that translates to "condemned," "sentenced," or "evicted" in English. It is primarily used in legal contexts, referring to a judicial decision or a formal pronouncement of guilt or a penalty. The verb can also be used in a more general sense to describe something being deemed unacceptable or ruined.

In the legal realm, utdöms typically signifies the finalization of a judgment. For instance, a prison sentence is utdömd, meaning it has been officially declared and imposed upon an individual. Similarly, a fine or a forfeiture of property can be utdömd. The word carries a strong sense of finality and the execution of a legal consequence.

Beyond criminal justice, utdöms can also refer to civil matters. A landlord might utdöma an eviction, formally removing a tenant from a property due to lease violations or non-payment. In this context, it signifies a legally sanctioned removal.

More broadly, utdöms can be used to describe a situation that is considered hopeless or ruined. While less common than its legal applications, one might say a project is utdömd if it is deemed to be beyond saving or destined for failure. The core meaning revolves around a definitive negative outcome or pronouncement.