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What does the root word culpa mean?

The root word culpa is Latin and means fault, blame, or guilt.

It's often used in legal contexts, but it can also be used more broadly to refer to a sense of responsibility or accountability for something.

Here are some examples of how "culpa" is used in English words:

* Culpable: meaning guilty or responsible for wrongdoing.

* Culpability: the state of being culpable or guilty.

* Exculpate: to clear someone of blame or guilt.

* Culprit: the person who is guilty of a crime or wrongdoing.

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