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Noun: bill of attainder
  1. 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"

Derived forms: bills of attainder

Type of: bill, measure

Encyclopedia: Bill of attainder

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