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guilt by association

/ɡɪlt baɪ əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/

Traducción: Concepto jurídico y social por el cual se considera a una persona culpable de un delito o falta simplemente por su relación o asociación con quien lo cometió, sin necesidad de pruebas directas de su propia participación.

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/ɡɪlt baɪ əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/C1formallegal
  • esConcepto jurídico y social por el cual se considera a una persona culpable de un delito o falta simplemente por su relación o asociación con quien lo cometió, sin necesidad de pruebas directas de su propia participación.

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.

    esculpabilidad por asociación

    • 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.