1. Having committed a crime; responsible for a crime (guilty of armed robbery). [Cases: Criminal Law 273. C.J.S. Criminal Law § 384.]
2. Responsible for a civil wrong, such as a tort or breach of contract (guilty of fraudulent misrepresentation). — guiltily, adv.
guilty, n.
1. A plea of a criminal defendant who does not contest the charges.
2. A jury verdict convicting the defendant of the crime charged.
