culpability
noun [ U ] uk/ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/ us/ˌkʌl.pəˈbɪl.ə.t̬i/
罪责,罪咎,(因过错而需承担的)责任
the fact that someone deserves to be blamed or considered responsible for something bad
After the accident, the company refused to accept culpability. 事故发生后,该公司拒绝为此承担责任。
The Army denied any culpability, but later compensated owners. 军方拒绝为此负责,不过之后补偿了业主。
See: culpable
- More examples
- Two elements are necessary to prove culpability for a crime.
- I'm merely suggesting you try to see your own culpability in this.
- Industrial manufacturers all share culpability for air pollution.