Here is the context it was used in:
D’après elle, « l’essai de décriminalisation » du gouvernement était voué à l’échec dès le départ.
Thank you in advance.
On a somewhat related note, does anyone know of websites or channels that are less depressing than CBC where I can read, listen to, or watch French content? I recently started using Loops, and the algorithm started suggesting some French accounts. If anyone has any recommendations, I’d really appreciate it.

Thank you! So vouer is not something I need to worry about trying to incorporate into my everyday conversation (unless my life is full of failures).