mea culpa
The phrase 'mea culpa' is a Latin expression meaning 'my fault,' often used to admit responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
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Definition
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(formal, informal)An acknowledgment of personal fault or error.
Example
- He offered a mea culpa for the oversight during the meeting.
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(formal, informal)An expression of regret or apology for a mistake.
Example
- She issued a public mea culpa for the company's failure to meet its targets.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "mea culpa":
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