responsibility meaning

EN[rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti]
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Definition of responsibility in English Dictionary

• NounPLresponsibilitiesPREré-SUF-ibility+-
  1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
     1. Responsibility is a heavy burden.
  2. A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
     1. Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!
     2. The responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to dominate the world - Harry S. Truman
  3. (military) 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. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).
  4. (military) The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).
• More Examples
  1. Used in the Middle of Sentence
     • From all evidence he manages the subtle responsibilities of the tdvana role with a delicate and lighthanded virtuosity.
     • The owners of Sloppy Joe's in Havana, too, may bear some responsibility for the fruitification of the drink.
     • Sovereign Fiscal Responsibility Index 2011", TJ Augustine, A Maasry, D Sobo, 2011, Stanford University
  2. Used in the Ending of Sentence
     • The country is coming to grips and accepting its responsibilities.

• Part-of-Speech Hierarchy
  1. Nouns
     • Countable nouns

Other Vocabulary

1. en responsability
2. en responsitivity
3. en responsibilize
4. fr responsabilité
5. en irresponsibility