civil death

n.1. The revocation of civil rights by a government, especially as a consequence of a felony conviction or treasonous act.2. The loss of civil rights as a consequence of banishment, abjuring the realm, or entry into a religious order.

civil death

n (Law) law (formerly) the loss of all civil rights because of a serious conviction. See also attainder

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Noun	1.	civil death - 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 imprisonmentlaw, jurisprudence - the collection of rules imposed by authority; "civilization presupposes respect for the law"; "the great problem for jurisprudence to allow freedom while enforcing order"legal status - a status defined by law
	2.	civil death - cancellation of civil rightsattaindercancellation - the act of cancelling; calling off some arrangement

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civil death

Civil Death

The Forfeiture of rights and privileges of an individual who has been convicted of a serious crime.

Civil death is provided for by statute in some states. Most civil death statutes apply only to offenders who have been sentenced to a life term.

Civil death involves the imposition of numerous disabilities, including the denial of the privilege to vote, to hold public office, and to obtain many job and occupational licenses. In addition, an offender cannot enter into judicially enforceable agreements, such as contracts, and may not obtain insurance and Pension benefits. The offender may also be deprived of any right to commence certain lawsuits in court.

Successive marriages can also be affected by civil death laws. The issue is whether or not the spouse of a person declared civilly dead may enter into a subsequent marriage. The state courts are in disagreement on the matter, although, in most instances, where a felony is a ground for Divorce, the spouse of the convicted person may end the marriage.

civil death

the loss of all civil rights because of a serious conviction.

CIVIL DEATH, persons. The change of the state (q.v.) of a person who is declared civilly dead by judgment of a competent tribunal. In such case, the person against whom such sentence is pronounced is considered dead. 2 John. R. 218. See Gilb. Uses, 150; 2 Bulst. 188; Co. tit. 132; Jenk. Cent. 250; 1 Keble, 398; Prest. on Convey. 140. Vide Death, civil.

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noun 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

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noun cancellation of civil rights

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