nostra culpa
The Latin phrase "nostra culpa" translates to "our fault" and signifies collective responsibility for an error or wrongdoing.
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Definition
C2Apology
(formal)An apology made on behalf of a group for a collective error.
Example
- The spokesperson delivered a 'nostra culpa' to the public for the company's failure.
C2General
(formal)Acknowledgment of shared responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Example
- The committee issued a statement saying 'nostra culpa' for the oversight.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nostra culpa":
tua culpamea culpafelix culpaculpa levisat faultit's not my fault