attainder
attainder · attainders
The state a prisoner entered once a death sentence had been issuedThe state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.
US/ətˈeɪndɚ/
Meaning
2 senses(rare)The state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.
cancellation of civil rights
(archaic)A stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
From Anglo-Norman ataindre ("to reach"), with infinitives used as nouns being frequent inFrom Anglo-Norman ataindre ("to reach"), with infinitives used as nouns being frequent in Law French. Doublet of attain and attinge.
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Forms
plural: attainders| Singular | attainder |
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Synonyms
14 synonymsblameB1disapprovalB2attaintmentattainturedisapprobationcensurecondemnationcondemningdamnationdispraiseimprobationreprehension
Close in meaning
- cancellation of civil rights:civil death
Word family
2 related wordsRelatedattaint
Derivedattaindered