culpable

Etymology

From Middle English culpable, from Old French culpable, from Latin culpabilis (“blameworthy”), from culpare (“to blame, condemn”), from culpa (“fault, crime, mistake”). Compare also culprit.

adj

  1. Meriting condemnation, censure or blame, especially as something wrong, harmful or injurious; blameworthy, guilty.
    I am culpable for stealing your money.

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