responsibility
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səˈbɪl noun, plural re·spon·si·bil·i·ties.
Idioms 1.
the state or fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management.
2.
an instance of being responsible: The responsibility for this mess is yours!
3.
a particular burden of obligation upon one who is responsible: the responsibilities of authority.
4.
5.
reliability or dependability, especially in meeting debts or payments.
6.
on one's own responsibility, on one's own initiative or authority: He changed the order on his own responsibility.
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Related forms
non·re·spon·si·bil·i·ty, noun, plural non·re·spon·si·bil·i·ties.
pre·re·spon·si·bil·i·ty, noun, plural pre·re·spon·si·bil·i·ties.
self-re·spon·si·bil·i·ty, noun
su·per·re·spon·si·bil·i·ty, noun, plural su·per·re·spon·si·bil·i·ties.
Synonyms
1. answerability, accountability.
1. answerability, accountability.
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| —n , pl -ties | |
| 1. | the state or position of being responsible |
| 2. | a person or thing for which one is responsible |
| 3. | the ability or authority to act or decide on one's own, without supervision |
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Word Origin & History
responsibility
"condition of being responsible," 1787, from responsible + -ity.
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Example sentences
If you do not take your responsibility in it, don't go blame the professor.
So please, don't blame an environmentalist clamoring for responsibility.
However, it is also our responsibility to be good stewards of our lands.
Alas, that includes our spirited debate on corporate social responsibility.
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