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culpa

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Noun — Legal term for fault or negligence, as opposed to intentional wrongdoing.

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Etymology

A learned borrowing directly from Latin culpa ("fault, blame").

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Frequently asked questions

What does “culpa” mean?

The word “culpa” means legal term for fault or negligence, as opposed to intentional wrongdoing. In plain terms, a legal Latin term for fault through carelessness, rather than deliberate wrongdoing.

How do you pronounce “culpa”?

“Culpa” is pronounced KUUL-puh (/ˈkʊlpə/ in IPA).

How do you use “culpa” in a sentence?

Here is “culpa” used in a sentence: “The court examined whether the accident resulted from culpa rather than deliberate harm.”

What part of speech is “culpa”?

“Culpa” is a noun.

Where does the word “culpa” come from?

The word “culpa” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing directly from Latin culpa ("fault, blame").

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