Bill of attainder

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-000720",
  "term": "Bill of attainder",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "A legislative act that declares a person or group of persons guilty of a crime and prescribes punishment, often without a trial. This practice is prohibited by the United States Constitution, as it infringes upon the separation of powers and due process rights. Article I, Section 9, Clause 3 of the Constitution explicitly forbids bills of attainder.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/bill-of-attainder/"
}