responsibility
/rispɑnsʌbˈɪlʌti/
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Noun
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; "we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
Noun
the proper sphere or extent of your activities; "it was his province to take care of himself"
Noun
a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one''s conduct; "he holds a position of great responsibility"
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accountability
answerability
answerableness
burden of proof
civic duty
civic responsibility
demand
dependability
dependableness
ecclesiastical province
fault
filial duty
guardianship
imperative
incumbency
job
keeping
legal duty
line of duty
moral obligation
noblesse oblige
prerequisite
reliability
reliableness
requirement
safekeeping
white man''s burden