Dictionary definition · responsibility
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"
- the proper sphere or extent of your activities"it was his province to take care of himself"
- 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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Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).