swahili [noun]

Hatia ya jinai

Maana (Definition)

Formal legal culpability established by a court of law for committing a criminal offense.

Tafsiri ya Kiingereza (English):

criminal guilt / criminal liability

Sheng / Standard Equivalent:

noma ya kisheria

Asili na Utamaduni (Origin & Etymology): Arabic khati'ah / Swahili Law

Mfano wa Sentensi (Example Sentence):

"Mshukiwa alipatikana na hatia ya jinai mbele ya jaji."

Translation: The suspect was found with criminal guilt before the judge.

Maneno Yanayohusiana (Related Terms):

Omba radhi hufuta makosa Hatia