attaint

Example Sentences

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No attaint lies, nor can a new trial be awarded.

From History of Woman Suffrage, Volume II by Stanton, Elizabeth Cady

Again, on the 30th October, a bill was ordered to attaint all such persons as were in rebellion against their Majesties.

From Thomas Davis, Selections from his Prose and Poetry by Rolleston, T. W. (Thomas William)

The defendant, when sued in England on a bill, pleaded the attaint of the plaintiff, who had received the pardon of Macquarie.

From The History of Tasmania , Volume II by West, John

"Do these reasons attaint, in any way, the honor, probity, or conduct of Monsieur John Lebrenn?" asked the young girl unfalteringly.

From The Sword of Honor, volumes 1 & 2 or The Foundation of the French Republic, A Tale of The French Revolution by Sue, Eug?ne

Beaming in beauty, supreme in virtue, the resplendent aegis of truth shields her from attaint!

From Anna St. Ives by Holcroft, Thomas