Phrase guide

civil death

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The loss of all civil and legal but not natural privileges, as by outlawry.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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noun

Meaning 2

cancellation of civil rights

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Synonyms: attainder

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: cancellation

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noun

Meaning 3

the legal status of a person who is alive but who has been deprived of the rights and privileges of a citizen or a member of society; the legal status of one sentenced to life imprisonment

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: legal status

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Translations

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  • French: mort civile — Translations