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attaint [əˈteɪnt] vb (tr) Archaic 1. (Law) to pass judgment of death or outlawry upon (a person); condemn by bill of attainder 2. to dishonour or disgrace 3. to accuse or prove to be guilty 4. (of sickness) to affect or strike (somebody) n
1. (Law) a less common word for attainder 2. a dishonour; taint [from Old French ateint convicted, from ateindre to attain] ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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This politic selection did not alter the fortune of the field, the challengers were still successful: one of their antagonists was overthrown, and both the others failed in the attaint,* that is, |
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