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cul•pa
(kul′pə; Lat. kŏŏl′pä),USA pronunciation n., pl. -pae (-pē; Lat. -pī).USA pronunciation
- Law[Roman and Civil Law.]negligence;
neglect (distinguished from dolus):One is not always liable before law for culpa resulting in damages. - guilt;
sin.
- Latin: fault, liability, blame
- Old English 1250–1300
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