noun

attainder

Attainder (noun) means the state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.

noun

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

A stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.

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Etymology

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

Rhymes for attainder

hinder kinder tinder cinder finder binder Linder grinder cylinder reminder remainder sidewinder

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What is the meaning of attainder?

"attainder" (noun) means the state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights.

What are the different meanings of attainder?

"attainder" has 2 main meanings: 1. The state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights; 2. A stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation.