GUILT
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Guilt (gĭlt), n. [OE. gilt, gult, AS. gylt, crime; probably originally signifying, the fine or mulct paid for an offence, and afterward the offense itself, and akin to AS. gieldan to pay, E. yield. See Yield, v. t.] 1. 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.
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Satan had not answer, but stood struck
With guilt of his own sin.
Milton.
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2. Exposure to any legal penalty or forfeiture.
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A ship incurs guilt by the violation of a blockade.
Kent.
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3. A feeling of regret or remorse for having committed some improper act; a recognition of one's own responsibility for doing something wrong. “Depression is often rooted in guilt which has not been dealt with in an appropriate way.” “Guilt is a natural and appropriate consequence to a wrong action.”
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