Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
at-fault
adjective
/ˈæt fɔlt/
Definition
Responsible or to blame for a particular situation or event, especially in legal contexts.
Examples
- In the accident, the driver was clearly at-fault for failing to yield.
- Insurance companies often determine who is at-fault in a collision to decide on coverage.
- She admitted she was at-fault for the misunderstanding.
Meaning
The term refers to being deemed liable for an incident or wrongdoing, indicating that a person or party’s actions led to an undesirable outcome.
Synonyms
- blameworthy
- guilty
- liable
- responsible
