imputability
/ɪmˌpjutəˈbɪləti/
noun
- The quality or state of being responsible or answerable for one's actions, especially in a legal or moral sense.
- In ethics, imputability is a key factor in determining whether someone deserves praise or blame.
- The lawyer argued that the young age of the client reduced his imputability for the crime.
- The court questioned the imputability of the defendant's actions due to his mental state.