Culpability
/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/
Definitions
- (n.) The degree to which a person can be held morally or legally responsible for a fault or wrong.
The jury assessed his culpability in the fraud case.
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Commentary
Culpability often guides the assessment of liability and sentencing severity in criminal and civil law.
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