imputaatioon
Imputaatioon is a term originating from legal and theological contexts, referring to the attribution of responsibility or guilt, or the crediting of a merit or action, to a person who did not directly perform it. In law, imputation is often used in criminal proceedings. For instance, an accomplice might be held criminally responsible for a crime committed by the principal offender through imputation. This concept extends to civil law as well, where a parent might be liable for the actions of their child, or an employer for the actions of their employee, under certain circumstances.
In theology, imputation refers to the doctrine of how the merits or sins of one individual are