Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

equally-culpable

adjective

/ˈiː.kwə.li ˈkʌl.pə.bəl/

Definition

Having the same level of responsibility for wrongdoing or blame in a particular situation.

Examples

In the eyes of the law, both parties were found to be equally-culpable for the incident.
When it comes to the team’s failure, we cannot single out one member; they are all equally-culpable.
After the investigation, it was clear that both organizations were equally-culpable in the environmental violation.

Meaning

The term ‘equally-culpable’ refers to two or more individuals or entities being equally responsible for an offense or negative action, sharing the blame without distinction.