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English noun: bill of attainder

1. bill of attainder (communication) a legislative act finding a person guilty of treason or felony without a trial


SamplesBills of attainder are prohibited by the Constitution of the United States.


Broader (hypernym)bill, measure


Domain categoryjurisprudence, law









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