reprobaste

Reprobaste is a term derived from the Latin word "reprobatus," which means "disapproved" or "condemned." In a religious context, particularly within the Roman Catholic Church, reprobaste refers to a person who has been formally condemned or excommunicated by the Church. This excommunication is a severe penalty imposed on individuals who have committed serious sins or heresies, such as those that are considered to be against the faith or the moral teachings of the Church.

The process of reprobaste typically involves a formal ecclesiastical trial, where the individual's actions and beliefs are examined by a Church tribunal. If the tribunal finds the individual guilty, they may be subject to various penalties, including excommunication, which can be either latae sententiae (immediate) or reservatae sententiae (pending appeal). Excommunication can have significant implications for the individual's spiritual and social life, as it often results in the loss of certain sacraments and the exclusion from Church community activities.

The term reprobaste is also used in a broader sense to describe anyone who is publicly disapproved of or condemned, not necessarily within a religious context. However, its most common usage remains within the framework of the Roman Catholic Church and its canonical law.