Attaint
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States · John Bouvier · 1839
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States
English law, 1.
Attinctus, attainted, stained or blackened.
2.
A writ which lies to inquire whether a jury of twelve men gave a false verdict. A verdict cannot be attainted by less than twelve men. Bract. lib.
4, tr. 1, c. 134; Fleta, lib. 5, c. 22, § 2.