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noun (responsibilit, ies)
  1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
Responsibility is a heavy burden.
  1. A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is responsible or accountable.
Keeping this system under control is everyone's .
Why didn't you clean the house? That was your !
  1. (military) The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).
  2. (military) The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).
Translations: 
  • Dutch: verantwoordelijkheid
  • French: responsabilité
  • German: Verantwortung
    (trans-mid)
  • Italian: responsabilití 
  • Spanish: responsabilidad
    (trans-bottom)
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