Culpable
/ˈkʌlpəbl/
Definitions
- (adj.) Deserving blame or responsibility for a wrongdoing or fault.
The defendant was found culpable for the damages caused.
Forms
- culpably
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Commentary
Often used in criminal and tort law to attribute fault or blameworthiness; precision in stating the basis of culpability aids clarity.
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