Meaning & Definition of word "Culpable"

Culpable

/ˈkʌlpəbl/

1. Deserving blame or censure; guilty.
- Example: The jury found the defendant culpable of the charges brought against him.
2. Responsible for a fault or wrong; to be held accountable.
- Example: The manager was deemed culpable for the safety violations within the facility.
3. Having a degree of guilt or responsibility.
- Example: In this situation, we can all agree that he is culpable for the outcome.

●Late Middle English: from Latin culpabilis, from culpare 'to blame'.

culpable homicide:

The crime of causing the death of another person through negligence or wrongdoing.

culpable negligence:

Failing to take proper care in doing something, resulting in harm to another.

culpability:

The state of being culpable; blameworthiness.

culprit:

A person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.

Meaning: Caught red-handed

● Example Sentence: He was caught red-handed with the stolen goods, making him culpable.

Meaning: In the hot seat

● Example Sentence: After the scandal broke, he found himself in the hot seat, fully culpable.