Definitions for attainder

attainder at·tain·der

Spelling: [uh-teyn-der]
IPA: /əˈteɪn dər/

Attainder is a 9 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 429 anagrams from letters in attainder (aadeinrtt).

Definitions for attainder

noun

  1. the legal consequence of judgment of death or outlawry for treason or felony, involving the loss of all civil rights.
  2. Obsolete. dishonor.

Origin of attainder

1425-75; late Middle English, noun use of Anglo-French attaindre to convict, Old French ataindre to convict, attain

Examples for attainder

The first measure brought forward was the repeal of Pole's attainder.

The two fugitives were proceeded against by bill of attainder.

The abortive Bill of attainder is calendared under Oct. 1528.

The House of Lords approved the bill of attainder, and it was sent to the king.

Is attainder and corruption of blood ever a proper punishment?

It was by bills of attainder that great nobles were brought to the block.

A period from about the death of Anne Boleyn to his attainder.

For this reason, and for no other, the attainder of Fenwick is to be condemned.

This bill of attainder was passed by a large majority—yeas 204, nays 59.

This Bill of his attainder shall not have One true man's hand to it.

Word Value for attainder
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