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Guilty

/ˈɡɪl.ti/

A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.

📖 Definitions of "Guilty"

noun
  1. 1

    A plea by a defendant who does not contest a charge.

  2. 2

    A verdict of a judge or jury on a defendant judged to have committed a crime.

  3. 3

    One who is declared guilty of a crime.

adjective
  1. 1

    Responsible for a dishonest act.

    "He was guilty of cheating at cards."

  2. 2

    Judged to have committed a crime.

    "The guilty man was led away."

  3. 3

    Having a sense of guilt.

    "Do you have a guilty conscience?"

  4. 4

    Blameworthy.

    "I have a guilty secret."

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