Blamability

/ˌbleɪməˈbɪləti/ noun

Definition

The quality or state of being capable of being blamed; the degree to which someone or something can be held responsible.

Etymology

From 'blamable' (worthy of blame) plus the abstract noun suffix '-ity.' This philosophical term emerged in 17th-century English to discuss responsibility and moral accountability.

Kelly Says

Legal scholars use 'blamability' when discussing whether someone can be morally blamed—a child who doesn't understand consequences has low blamability, but an adult making the same choice has high blamability!

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