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    Culpable

    /ˈkʌlpəbl/

    Meaning & Definition

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

    Etymology

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

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    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.

    Related Words

    culpability
    The state of being culpable; blameworthiness.
    culprit
    A person who is responsible for a crime or wrongdoing.

    Slang Meanings

    Caught red-handed
    He was caught red-handed with the stolen goods, making him culpable.
    In the hot seat
    After the scandal broke, he found himself in the hot seat, fully culpable.