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culpability

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


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Essayli, meanwhile, criticized jurors, saying they considered things that were not part of the trial — like the Los Angeles Fire Department’s culpability — in their deliberations.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 29, 2026

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

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

Officials began to suspect that Myers was the sole killer and was desperately trying to implicate others to minimize his culpability.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson




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