culpa
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Culpa
[Latin, Fault, blame, or neglect.] A Civil Law term that implies that certain conduct is actionable.
The word culpa is applied to acts of commission and omission in both tort and contract cases. It implies the failure to perform a legally imposed duty, or Negligence.
Lata culpa means gross or wanton fault, or neglect. Levis culpa is common or ordinary negligence, or the absence of reasonable care. Levissima culpa is slight neglect or fault.
West's Encyclopedia of American Law, edition 2. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
culpa
fault or blameworthy conduct. This is an important technical term in civilian jurisdictions with a range of meanings in the law of DELICT or civil wrongs.Collins Dictionary of Law © W.J. Stewart, 2006
CULPA. A fault committed without fraud, and this distinguishes it from dolus, which is a trick to deceive. See Dolus.
A Law Dictionary, Adapted to the Constitution and Laws of the United States. By John Bouvier. Published 1856.