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bill of attainder

 
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–noun
an act of legislature finding a person guilty of treason or felony without trial.
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bill of attainder  
n.   pl. bills of attainder
A legislative act pronouncing a person guilty of a crime, usually treason, without trial and subjecting that person to capital punishment and attainder. Such acts are prohibited by the U.S. Constitution.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Main Entry: bill of attainder
see BILL 1
Merriam-Webster's Dictionary of Law, © 1996 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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