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Responsibility
//ɹɪˌspɒn.səˈbɪl.ɪ.ti// noun
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. countable, uncountable
"Responsibility is a heavy burden."
- 2 the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force wordnet
- 3 The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular. countable, uncountable
"After all, it is undeniable that the B.R. standard coach scored highly in comparative trials with other European railway vehicles on the Continent a few years ago, so that B.R. civil engineers must share responsibility for any defects in its behaviour over here."
- 4 a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct wordnet
- 5 A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable. countable, uncountable
"Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!"
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- 6 the proper sphere or extent of your activities wordnet
- 7 A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.; The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. countable, uncountable
- 8 A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.; The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to someone’s possession or supervision. countable, uncountable
Etymology
From responsible + -ity. Although the components are of French origin, the compound appears to have been formed in English. Later-attested French responsabilité is modeled on the English word, and Italian responsabilità is in turn modeled on the French.
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