CEFR B2

culpability

noun

Meaning

The state of being responsible for or guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

Examples

The investigation focused on the company's culpability in the environmental disaster.
He denied any culpability in the theft, claiming he was elsewhere at the time.

Synonyms: guilt, blame, accountability, implicatiion

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culpability (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌkʌlpəˈbɪləti/

Definition

The state of being responsible for or guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

Examples

The investigation focused on the company's culpability in the environmental disaster.
He denied any culpability in the theft, claiming he was elsewhere at the time.
The jury found the defendant guilty, establishing his culpability beyond a reasonable doubt.

How to Use culpability

culpability for (prepositional phrase): Responsibility for a specific action or event. — "The court debated the extent of the company's culpability for the accident."
culpability in (prepositional phrase): Involvement or guilt within a particular situation or crime. — "His culpability in the fraud scheme became apparent during the trial."

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