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May 26, 2012
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cul•pa



Pronunciation: (kul'pu; Lat. kool'pä), [key]
—n.,
—pl. -paePronunciation: (-pē; Lat. -pī). [key]
1. Roman and Civ. Law.negligence; neglect (distinguished from dolus): One is not always liable before law for culpa resulting in damages.
2. guilt; sin.

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