| IDEA Code |
026 |
| Name |
Acknowledge responsibility |
| Description |
Non-apologetically admit an error or wrongdoing, retract a statement without expression of remorse, or claim responsibility. |
| Usage Notes |
This event form is typical, though not exclusively, a verbal act. Remorseful acknowledgements should be coded to Apologize. |
| Example |
Colombian Marxist guerrillas claimed responsibility for the shooting death of a congressman early today. *
| Source |
Association |
Colombia |
| Sector |
Insurgents |
| Target |
Association |
[none] |
| Sector |
Legislators |
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| Example Notes |
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| Comments |
Remorseful acknowledgements should be coded to Apologize. |