What is another word for attainder?

Pronunciation: [ɐtˈe͡ɪndə] (IPA)

Attainder is a legal term that refers to the confiscation of a person's property or rights due to a criminal offence or treason. However, there are several synonyms for this word that can help to convey similar meanings. Some examples of such synonyms include disgrace, disqualification, corruption, infamy, and banishment. Other synonyms for attainder include forfeiture, excommunication, condemnation, degradation, and outlawry. Each of these synonyms has slightly different connotations and can be used to emphasize different aspects of the concept of attainder. By using these different words, writers can create a more varied and nuanced discussion of the topic at hand.

Synonyms for Attainder:

What are the hypernyms for Attainder?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Attainder?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.

Usage examples for Attainder

If this unfortunate family were not the first grantees, they were lords, and probably residents of King's-hurst, long before their possession of Coleshill, in 1332, and by a younger branch, long after the unhappy attainder of Sir Simon, in 1497. Sir William Mountfort, in 1390, augmented the buildings, erected a chapel, and inclosed the manor.
"An History of Birmingham (1783)"
William Hutton
A Bill of attainder is passed against him; and Charles, who might prove by one word his innocence of the charges conveyed in it, promises to do so, evades his promise, and finally signs the warrant for Strafford's death.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr
20; his attainder reversed, 88; received as Legate, ib.
"History of the English People, Index"
John Richard Green

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