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Meaning of 'attainder' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Attainder [ n.]
- The act of attainting, or the state of being attainted; the extinction of the civil rights and capacities of a person, consequent upon sentence of death or outlawry; as, an act of attainder.
- A stain or staining; state of being in dishonor or condemnation.

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attabal attacca attach attachable attache attached attaching attachment attack attackable

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