blameworthiness

[/ˈbleɪmwɜrðinəs/]

noun

culpabilidade

1. The quality or state of deserving blame; the degree to which someone is responsible for something wrong or bad

The blameworthiness of the executive in the scandal was undeniable.

A culpabilidade do executivo no escândalo era inegável.

2. Moral responsibility for a fault or offense

The judge assessed the blameworthiness of each defendant separately.

O juiz avaliou a culpabilidade de cada réu separadamente.

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

culpabilidade

Standard term used in legal and moral contexts

São Paulo

responsabilidade

Often used interchangeably in business contexts

Portugal

culpabilidade

Primary legal and philosophical term

bear the blame

lay the blame on someone

share the blame

accept responsibility

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