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culpability

/ˌkʌlpəˈbɪlɪti/ noun · British & US
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What does culpability mean?

noun

The state of being responsible or accountable for something, especially a wrongdoing or a fault. A person's or thing's degree of responsibility for a particular action or situation.

Example

"The company's culpability in the environmental disaster was a major concern for the regulators."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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