Definition of Anathema

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Definitions from Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition and Ballentine's Law Dictionary as are available for each term in each dictionary.
  • Anathema
    Ballentine's Law Dictionary

    An ecclesiastical punishment by which a person is shut out from all relation with the church.

  • Anathema
    Black's Law Dictionary: 2nd Edition

    An ecclesiastical punishment by which a person is separated from the body of the church, and forbidden all intercourse with the members of the same.