ATTAINDER


Meaning of ATTAINDER in English

n. hist. the forfeiture of land and civil rights suffered as a consequence of a sentence of death for treason or felony. act (or bill) of attainder an item of legislation inflicting attainder without judicial process.

[ ME f. AF, = OF ateindre ATTAIN used as noun: see -ER(6) ]

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