culpability
culpability (k[schwa]l-p[schwa]-bil-[schwa]-tee), n. Blameworthiness; the quality of being culpable. • Except in cases of absolute liability, criminal culpability requires a showing that the person acted purposely, knowingly, recklessly, or negligently with respect to each material element of the offense. See Model Penal Code § 2.02. “The concept of culpability is used as a reference point […]