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responsibility

/rɪ,spɑnsə'bɪlɪti/

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noun
a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
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"he holds a position of great responsibility"

Similar:

responsibleness

Opposite:

irresponsibility

type of:
trustworthiness trustiness

part of:
fibre character fiber
noun
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
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"every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"

Similar:

duty obligation

type of:
social control
noun
the proper sphere or extent of your activities
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Similar:

province

type of:
orbit domain field sphere arena area

Examples of responsibility

"he holds a position of great responsibility"
"every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"