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Autrefois attaint

Defined in 3 dictionaries — Ballentine's (1916), Black's (1910), Black's (1891)

Ballentine's Law Dictionary

James A. Ballentine · 1916

Previously attainted.

Black's Law Dictionary

Henry Campbell Black, M.A. · 1910

In criminal law. Formerly attainted. A plea that the defendant has already been attainted for one felony, and therefore cannot be criminally prosecuted for another. 4 Bl. Comm. 336.

Defined under Autrefois in Black's Law Dictionary.

A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

In criminal jaw. Formerly attainted. <A plea that the defendant has already been attainted for one