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guilt by association

/ɡɪlt baɪ əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/

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/ɡɪlt baɪ əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/C1formallegal
  • ruЮридическая и социальная концепция, согласно которой человек считается виновным в правонарушении просто из-за своей связи или ассоциации с виновным лицом, а не из-за каких-либо прямых доказательств собственной причастности.

A legal and social concept where a person is considered guilty of wrongdoing simply because of their connection or association with someone who is guilty, rather than due to any direct evidence of their own involvement.

  1. Blame through connectionC1formal

    The idea that a person is considered guilty of wrongdoing simply because they are associated with someone who is guilty.

    ruВиновность по ассоциации

    • He was fired due to guilt by association after his friend was caught stealing.
    • The court rejected the argument of guilt by association, demanding direct evidence.
    • In politics, guilt by association is often used to discredit opponents.