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guilt by association

/ɡɪlt baɪ əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/

翻译: 法律和社会概念,指一个人仅仅因为与有罪者有联系或交往就被认定有罪,而非因为有直接证据证明其本人参与其中。

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/ɡɪlt baɪ əˌsəʊsiˈeɪʃən/C1formallegal
  • zh法律和社会概念,指一个人仅仅因为与有罪者有联系或交往就被认定有罪,而非因为有直接证据证明其本人参与其中。

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.

    zh连带罪责

    • 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.