01 n. The criminality and consequent exposure to punishment resulting from willful disobedience of law, or from morally wrong action; the state o…
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The criminality and consequent exposure to punishment resulting from willful disobedience of law, or from morally wrong action; the 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.
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Exposure to any legal penalty or forfeiture.“A ship incurs guilt by the violation of a blockade.” — Kent.
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A feeling of regret or remorse for having committed some improper act; a recognition of one's own responsibility for doing something wrong.