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Meaning of guilty as charged

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

guilty

Pronunciation:/ˈɡɪl.ti/

noun

Definitions

  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

Definitions

  1. Responsible for a dishonest act.

    Example: He was guilty of cheating at cards.

  2. Judged to have committed a crime.

    Example: The guilty man was led away.

  3. Having a sense of guilt.

    Example: Do you have a guilty conscience?

  4. Blameworthy.

    Example: I have a guilty secret.