English
Etymology
Latin for 'burden'.
Pronunciation
IPA|/ˈəÊŠnÉ™s/
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-əÊŠnÉ™s|-əÊŠnÉ™s
Noun
onus
#A legal obligation.
#:The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.
#burden of proof|Burden of proof
#:The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.
#Stigma.
#Blame.
Related terms
onerous
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