连坐

liánzuò

连坐 — liánzuò

1. to punish by association; hold relatives, neighbors, or associates accountable for an offender's crimes (collective punishment)

   古代常用连坐的办法惩罚罪犯的亲属。 gǔdài chángyòng liánzuò de bànfǎ chéngfá zuìfàn de qīnshǔ — In ancient times, it was common to punish a criminal's relatives by means of collective responsibility.