Fault, in law Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Friday, May 9, 2014 · 36-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Friday, May 9, 2014.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · May 9, 2014 · 36-Down · 5 letters
CULPA0 of 5 letters revealed
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What does this clue mean?
Negligence or fault, as distinguishable from dolus (deceit, fraud), which implies intent, culpa being imputable to defect of intellect, dolus to defect of heart.
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