guilt by association (Meaning)
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guilt by association (n)
the attribution of guilt (without proof) to individuals because the people they associate with are guilty
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the attribution of guilt (without proof) to individuals because the people they associate with are guilty
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The politician's association with a known criminal led to accusations of guilt by association.
Employees feared being unfairly dismissed due to guilt by association with a colleague who had been arrested.
The company's reluctance to hire the applicant resulted from guilt by association with their former employer.
The town suffered economic decline due to guilt by association with a notorious scandal.
