responsibility
US /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/
・UK /rɪˌspɒnsə'bɪlətɪ/
A2
other
- The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something.
- The opportunity or ability to act independently and make decisions without authorization.
- A duty or task that you are required or expected to do.
- A moral obligation to behave correctly towards or in respect of.
noun
- A thing that one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation.
- Job, task or thing you are expected to look after
- A thing to be done because it is morally correct
- State of being dependable or reliable
Examples
He attributed responsibility for the killing to the secret service.
The school governors carry a special burden of responsibility.