civil death
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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The dissolution of children’s legal relationship with their parents is known as the civil death penalty because it is the ultimate punishment family courts can impose.
From Slate • Nov. 21, 2022
“The civil death statute deprives those persons imprisoned at the ACI for life of their right to bring civil actions in our state courts,” the majority opinion written by Justice Erin Lynch-Prata said.
From Seattle Times • Mar. 2, 2022
Because once someone is determined to be under guardianship, it’s civil death.
From Slate • Jun. 29, 2021
Disenfranchisement, in these societies, was typically applied to individuals for particularly grave or election-related crimes, and resulted in civil death.
From The Guardian • Aug. 7, 2020
"Well, our property, if you like," I replied, with a laugh; "all the same, I repeat you cannot remain smitten with civil death."
From French and Oriental Love in a Harem by Avril, Paul
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