Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

guilty-party

Noun
/ˈɡɪl.ti ˈpɑːr.ti/
Definition
A person or group responsible for a wrongdoing or offense.
Examples
  • The jury found the defendant to be the guilty party in the case.
  • In a car accident, the insurance company identified the other driver as the guilty party.
  • During the investigation, many witnesses pointed to the guilty party as the cause of the incident.
Meaning
The term ‘guilty party’ refers to an individual or organization that has been found to have committed a crime or legal violation.
Synonyms
  • Wrongdoer
  • Offender
  • Perpetrator