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at·taint
 attaint
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- pronunciation:
teInt
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
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transitive verb |
| inflections: |
attaints, attainting, attainted |
| definition: |
to inflict the loss of civil rights on (someone) following conviction for a major crime.
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noun |
| definition: |
in law, the loss of civil rights following conviction for a major crime, esp. treason; attainder.
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