Culpability Meaning

/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/
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nounThe degree of one's blameworthiness in the commission of a crime or offence.

nounThe amount of liability for a fault or wrongdoing.

Tom was accused of lying to the court in an effort to diminish his culpability.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The official investigation determined the driver's ____ for the accident.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Tom was accused of lying to the court in an effort to diminish his ____.

From Middle French culpabilité.

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CEFR Practice Quiz
The official investigation determined the driver's ____ for the accident.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Tom was accused of lying to the court in an effort to diminish his ____.

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