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Attainders

The state a prisoner enters once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.

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noun
  1. 1

    The state a prisoner enters once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.

  2. 2

    A stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.

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