attainder

Sinhala Dictionary definitions for attainder

attainder 🔊 /ʌtejˈndɚ/

attainder : ඇටෙන්ඩරය

attainder : ප්‍රජා අයිතිය අහිමිවීම

attainder definition

Noun.

  1. The act of attainting, or the state of being attainted; the extinction of the civil rights and capacities of a person, consequent upon sentence of death or outlawry; as, an act of attainder.
  2. A stain or staining; state of being in dishonor or condemnation.