attainder

English

noun
Definitions
  • (legal) The state a prisoner enters once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.
  • (obsolete) A stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.

Etymology

Derived from ataindre.

Origin

ataindre

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