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attainder
noun(at-tain-der)
extinction of the civil rights and capacities of a person upon sentence of death or outlawry usually after a conviction of treason
attainder
noun(at-tain-der)
dishonor
attainder
noun phrase(at-tain-der)
a legislative act that imposes punishment without a trial

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