Guilty

property · ethics · Level 11 · E10

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Emergence definition

Guilt emerges as the experience of shame that arises from the recognition of having committed a crime, where the violation of a social norm or law is internalized as a personal failing, leading to feelings of remorse and regret.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word: guilty
Origin language: English

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In other languages

schuldig German primary
guilty English primary
culpable Spanish primary
coupable French primary
दोषी Hindi primary
दोषी Sanskrit primary

Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

Crime L7 (requires)

Guilt follows commission of a crime
Shame L10 (requires)

Guilt involves feeling shame

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