onus
/ˈəʊnəs//ˈoʊnəs/
noun
- 1
A legal obligation.
“The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.”
- 2
Burden of proof, onus probandi
“The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.”
- 3
Stigma.
- 4
Blame.
- 5
Responsibility; burden.
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