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attainder

at·tain·der

US/ʌˈteɪndɜr/ uncommon archaic rare

noun

1.

cancellation of civil rights

Synonyms

Origin

From Anglo-Norman ataindre ("to reach"), with infinitives used as nouns being frequent in Law French. Doublet of attain and attinge.

Phrases

  • bill of attainder

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