attainder
at·tain·der
noun
1.
cancellation of civil rights
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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Broader terms
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