C1
the attribution of guilt to individuals because of their association with others who are guilty, rather than because of any action they have taken.
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the attribution of guilt to individuals because of their association with others who are guilty, rather than because of any action they have taken.
He was never involved in the crime, but he suffered guilt by association because he was friends with the criminals.
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