attainder

== English == === Alternative forms === attaindre (obsolete, rare) === Etymology === From Anglo-Norman ataindre ("to reach"), with infinitives used as nouns being frequent in Law French. Doublet of attain and attinge. === Pronunciation === === Noun === attainder (plural attainders) (law, rare) The state a prisoner entered once a death sentence (usually for treason) had been issued; the state of being stripped of all civil rights. (archaic) A stain; a state of dishonour or condemnation. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Related terms ==== attaint bill of attainder ==== Translations ==== === Anagrams === antitrade, attaindre