Word of the Day 8.10.9

culpability

cul·pa·ble (klp-bl)

adj.

Deserving of blame or censure as being wrong, evil, improper, or injurious. See Synonyms at blameworthy.

[Middle English coupable, from Old French, from Latin culpbilis, from culpre, to blame, from culpa, fault.]

culpa·bili·ty n.

culpa·bly adv.

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Noun

1.

culpability – a state of guilt

guilt, guiltiness – the state of having committed an offense

Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2008 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

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