GUILT

n.

2 definitions — Webster’s Dictionary (1828)


1.
n.

The criminality and consequent exposure to punishment resulting from willful disobedience of law, or from morally wrong action; teh state of one who has broken a moral or political law; crime; criminality; offense against right. Satan had not answer, but stood struck With guilt of his own sin. Milton.

2.
n.

Exposure to any legal penalty or forfeiture. A ship incurs guilt by the violation of a blockade. Kent.


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