What does guilt mean?
Q: What does guilt mean?
A: Guilt can mean either an emotion when one feels that they have done something wrong, or a legal determination by a court that someone has broken the law.
Q: What is culpability?
A: Culpability refers to the extent to which a person can be held responsible for something.
Q: Is guilt an emotion or a legal term?
A: Guilt can refer to both an emotion and a legal determination.
Q: When does a person feel guilt?
A: A person feels guilt when they believe they have done something wrong.
Q: Who decides if someone is guilty in a legal sense?
A: A court of law makes the determination if someone is guilty in a legal sense.
Q: What is culpability in relation to guilt?
A: Culpability is the level of responsibility a person has for something, which is a factor in determining guilt.
Q: Can a person feel guilty even if they have not broken any laws?
A: Yes, a person can feel guilty even if they have not broken any laws, as guilt is an emotion that is subjective to each individual's personal moral compass.
Search within the encyclopedia