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Guilty
/ˈɡɪl.ti/
A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
📖 Definitions of "Guilty"
noun
- 1
A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.
- 2
A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.
- 3
One who is declared guilty of a crime.
adjective
- 1
Responsible for a dishonest act.
"He was guilty of cheating at cards."
- 2
Judged to have committed a crime.
"The guilty man was led away."
- 3
Having a sense of guilt.
"Do you have a guilty conscience?"
- 4
Blameworthy.
"I have a guilty secret."
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