responsibility [ re·spon·si·bil·i·ty ]
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Noun (responsibilities)
1. The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone.
The pilot in command bears ultimate responsibility for his own safety.
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2. The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.
Do you want me to take full blame and full responsibility?
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3. (responsibility to/towards) A moral obligation to behave correctly towards or in respect of.
individuals have a responsibility to control their behaviour
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4. The opportunity or ability to act independently and take decisions without authorization.
They were given both decision making power and responsibility.
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5. (often responsibilities) A thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation.
he will take over the responsibilities of Overseas Director
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