Množina: attainders
ETYM Old Fren. ataindre, ateindre, to accuse, convict. Attainder is often erroneously referred to French teindre tie stain. Related to Attaint, Attain.
Cancellation of civil rights; SYN. civil death.
The loss of civil rights for high treason.
Loss of civil rights, formerly result of outlawry or death sentence.