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bill of attainder

DEFINITIONS OF: bill of attainder

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n a legislative act finding a person guilty of treason or felony without a trial

“bills of attainder are prohibited by the Constitution of the United States”
Type of:
bill, measure
a statute in draft before it becomes law
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