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Old 15-Nov-2006, 13:36
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Hi,

if it is possible to say "the real culprit is XY", is it then also possible to say "the real responsible person is XY" when we are not talking about a crime? Because I think that the expression "culprit" may only be used in connection with a crime.

Thank you very much.

Hanka
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