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culpability

[kuhl-puh-bil-i-tee] / ˌkʌl pəˈbɪl ɪ ti /


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They may never agree about self-defense, culpability, or punishment.

From Slate Jun. 17, 2026

The family’s companies have settled many accusations of environmental violations by agreeing to pay fines and invest in better pollution prevention without admitting or denying culpability.

From Salon Jun. 10, 2026

South Yorkshire Police has written to families to say further investigation into the culpability of Hesley as an organisation has also ended without charges being brought.

From BBC Apr. 29, 2026

The court said the 53-year-old had "failed to acknowledge her culpability and has instead consistently resorted to excuses".

From Barron's Apr. 28, 2026

Some individuals took the narrow view, insisting that the culpability and the solution lay with the mobs.

From "A Few Red Drops: The Chicago Race Riot of 1919" by Claire Hartfield




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