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1. (n.) attainder
the extinction of a person's civil rights upon being sentenced to death or outlawry for treason or a felony.
2. attainder
Obs. dishonor.
Etymology: (1425–75; late ME, n. use of AF attaindre to convict, OF ataindre to convict, attain)
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1. (noun) attainder, civil death
cancellation of civil rights
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1. (noun) attainder
the act of attainting, or the state of being attainted; the extinction of the civil rights and capacities of a person, consequent upon sentence of death or outlawry; as, an act of attainder
2. (noun) attainder
a stain or staining; state of being in dishonor or condemnation
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