attentate Meaning, Definition & Usage

At*ten"tate, At*ten"tat noun (Also<

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Etymology

L. attentatum, pl. attentata, fr. attentare to attempt: cf. F. attentat criminal attempt. See Attempt.

Definitions

1. An attempt; an assault. Obs. Bacon.
2. (Law) (a) A proceeding in a court of judicature, after an inhibition is decreed. (b) Any step wrongly innovated or attempted in a suit by an inferior judge.