English Explanatory Dictionary

culpability

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence.
  2. The amount of liability for a fault or wrongdoing.

Pronunciation

/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-culpability.wav

Word forms

culpability culpabilities

Etymology

From Middle French culpabilité.

Synonyms

guiltiness blameworthiness culpability guilt noninnocence uninnocence

Related words

culpable

Derived words

inculpability
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