corruption of blood
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of corruption of blood
First recorded in 1555–65
Example Sentences
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The congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason; but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture, except during the life of the person attainted.
From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Young, Andrew W.
But the same clause provides, that "no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture, except during the life of the person attainted."
From The Government Class Book Designed for the Instruction of Youth in the Principles of Constitutional Government and the Rights and Duties of Citizens. by Young, Andrew W.
The congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood or forfeiture except during the life of the person attainted.
From Studies in Civics by McCleary, J. T. (James Thompson)
"To declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture, except during the life of the person attained."
From The Federalist Papers by Madison, James
"The Congress shall have power to declare the punishment of treason, but no attainder of treason shall work corruption of blood, or forfeiture, except during the life of the person attainted."
From Reading Made Easy for Foreigners - Third Reader by Hülshof, John L.
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