culpa

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The definition of culpa is Latin for fault or neglect.

(noun)

  1. An example of a culpa is the responsibility for a car accident caused by not getting the brakes fixed.
  2. An example of culpa is saying "mea culpa" which means my mistake.

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See culpa in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. fault; guilt
  2. Law neglect or fault; negligence

Origin: L

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