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responsibility

/ɹɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪɾi/
noun
  1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.

    "Responsibility is a heavy burden."

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

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

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

Synonymsresponsibleness

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