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Responsibility

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/

The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

📖 Definitions of "Responsibility"

noun
  1. 1

    The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

    "Responsibility is a heavy burden."

  2. 2

    The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.

  3. 3

    A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.

    "Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!"

  4. 4

    The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success.

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