culpa


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culpa

(ˈkʊlpɑː)
n, pl -pae (-piː)
1. (Law) civil law an act of neglect
2. a fault; sin; guilt
[Latin: fault]
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cul•pa

(ˈkʌl pə, ˈkʊl-)

n., pl. -pae (-pi, -paɪ)
1. Law. negligence; neglect.
2. fault; guilt.
[1250–1300; Old English < Latin: fault, blame]
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References in classic literature ?
MEA CULPA, MEA CULPA." He had had a classical education.
Then she cried, "Ahem!" under cover of the MEA CULPA, striking her breast so vigorously that everybody, even the lady with the red cushion, turned round toward her.
Also part of the "Sino Ang May Sala?: Mea Culpa" cast are Agot Isidro, Janice de Belen, Ayen Munji-Laurel, Jay Manalo, Allan Paule, and Boboy Garovillo.
Ultrapassada as nocoes sobre a nao responsabilizacao estatal, e importante apresentar a evolucao da responsabilidade estatal fundada na culpa, mas ainda diferenciada com relacao a sua aplicacao.