Crossword Genius

Acknowledgement of blame (3,5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

mea culpa

(Other definitions for mea culpa that I've seen before include "It's all my fault, said the old Romans" , "Acknowledgement of one's own fault (Latin)" , "Admission of fault" , "Acknowledgement of one's guilt (Latin)" , "Admission of guilt by the old Romans" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.
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