Guiltier
/ˈɡɪltɪər/
Definitions
- (adj.) Comparative form of guilty, describing a greater degree of culpability or responsibility for a wrongdoing.
The defendant was found guiltier than his accomplice based on the evidence.
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Used primarily to compare degrees of legal fault or responsibility in civil and criminal contexts.
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