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.
Peine infamante qui consiste dans la destitution et l'exclusion du condamné, de toutes fonctions et emplois publics, et dans la privation du droit d'être juré, expert, témoin, etc.