inculpability
/in,kʌlpə'biliti/ Cách viết khác : (inculpableness) /in'kʌlpəblnis/
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Definition
Noun: A state or quality of being free from blame, guilt, or fault; complete innocence. It describes the condition of not being responsible for a wrongdoing.
Usage
The word "inculpability" is a formal noun used to describe the abstract state of being blameless. It is often used in legal, ethical, or philosophical contexts to denote a lack of culpability or responsibility for an alleged offense.
Examples
- The investigation aimed to prove the suspect's inculpability.
- The evidence established her inculpability beyond any doubt.
- His moral inculpability in the matter was never questioned.
Advanced Usage
- "Inculpability" vs. "Innocence": While often synonymous, "inculpability" can more specifically emphasize the due to a lack of knowledge, intent, or capacity, whereas "innocence" can have a broader meaning of purity or lack of sin.
- The child's legal inculpability was based on his age and inability to understand the consequences of his actions.
Variants and Related Words
- Inculpable (adjective): Not deserving blame or condemnation; free from guilt.
- The jury found the defendant inculpable.
- Inculpableness (noun): A less common variant with the same meaning as "inculpability."
Synonyms
- Blamelessness
- Guiltlessness
- Innocence
- Irreproachability
Antonyms
- Culpability
- Guilt
- Blameworthiness
- Fault
Noun
- a state of innocence