Culpability

usgb/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/
noun

Responsible for doing something wrong or causing harm.

The investigators are trying to prove his culpability.
Visual representation of "culpability" - Responsible for doing something wrong or causing harm.

Often appears as...

  • assess culpability
  • deny culpability

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Legal Associations

Culpability is often used in legal contexts to describe levels of guilt or blameworthiness.

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The defendant's level of culpability was debated in court.
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Moral Responsibility

Outside of law, 'culpability' can refer to moral responsibility for a negative action or outcome.

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He admitted his culpability in the failure of the project.
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Not Just Crime

Culpability doesn't only apply to crimes; it can also be about ethical wrongs in various scenarios.

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The CEO accepted culpability for the company's unethical practices.
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