corruption of blood

noun phrase

: the effect of an attainder which bars a person from inheriting, retaining, or transmitting any estate, rank, or title

Word History

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of corruption of blood was in 1563

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“Corruption of blood.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/corruption%20of%20blood. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.

Legal Definition

corruption of blood

: the effect of an attainder which bars a person from inheriting, retaining, or transmitting any estate, rank, or title
no attainder of treason shall work corruption of bloodU.S. Constitution art. III

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