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Culpability

Definition:

The state or quality of being responsible for a wrongdoing or illegal act; deserving blame or censure.

Part of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. Legal Sense:

    In legal terms, culpability refers to the degree of responsibility or guilt assigned to an individual for committing a crime or offense.

    Example Sentence: He pleaded guilty to the charges, but his lawyers argued for reduced culpability due to his mental condition.

  2. Moral Sense:

    From an ethical standpoint, culpability signifies the moral blameworthiness or fault associated with a person's actions or decisions.

    Example Sentence: Her decision to ignore the safety regulations resulted in a tragic accident, and she felt a deep sense of culpability for the loss of lives.

  3. Psychological Sense:

    In psychology, culpability can be related to a person's perception of guilt or responsibility for their own actions, often associated with feelings of remorse.

    Example Sentence: The therapist helped him come to terms with his past mistakes and let go of the overwhelming sense of culpability that plagued his thoughts.

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