"corruption of blood" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} corruption of blood (uncountable)
  1. (historical, law) The doctrine in English common law that someone attainted of felony or treason has corrupt blood and so cannot inherit property and has no legal heirs. Wikipedia link: corruption of blood Tags: historical, uncountable Categories (topical): Law
    Sense id: en-corruption_of_blood-en-noun-LnIuczVf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: law

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