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adjective
being the agent or cause
"determined who was the responsible party"
"termites were responsible for the damage"
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adjective
having an acceptable credit rating
"a responsible borrower"
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adjective
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
"a responsible adult"
"responsible journalism"
"a responsible position"
"the captain is responsible for the ship's safety"
"the cabinet is responsible to the parliament"
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guilty
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
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governing
responsible for making and enforcing rules and laws