Culpability

//ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti// noun

noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    a state of guilt wordnet
  3. 3
    The amount of liability for a fault or wrongdoing. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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blameworthinessblameworthinessguiltarraignabilityarraignablenessblame

Example

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"Tom was accused of lying to the court in an effort to diminish his culpability."

Etymology

From Middle French culpabilité.

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