suggests culpability
[səˈdʒɛsts kʌlˈpæbɪlɪti]
verb phrase
sugere culpabilidade
1. implies or indicates that someone may be responsible for or guilty of a wrongdoing
The evidence suggests culpability in the crime.
As evidências sugerem culpabilidade no crime.
2. points to the likelihood of someone being at fault or blameworthy
His silence suggests culpability.
Seu silêncio sugere culpabilidade.
3. indicates potential guilt or legal responsibility
The financial records suggest culpability in the fraud case.
Os registros financeiros sugerem culpabilidade no caso de fraude.
This phrase is predominantly used in legal, journalistic, and formal contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it appears frequently in crime reporting and legal proceedings. The term carries weight in contexts requiring evidence analysis and is often used when direct proof is unavailable but circumstantial indicators point to responsibility.
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