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   responsibility

   /rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪlɪti/

   noun

   • 1. the state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone: "a true leader takes responsibility for their team and helps them achieve goals" Similar authoritycontrolpowerleadershipmanagementinfluenceduty
   • 2. the state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something: "the group has claimed responsibility for a string of murders" Similar blamefaultguiltculpabilityblameworthinessliability
   • ▪ a moral obligation to behave correctly towards or in respect of: "individuals have a responsibility to control their behaviour" Similar trustworthinesslevel-headednessrationalitysanityreasonreasonablenesssensecommon sensestabilitymaturityadultnessreliabilitydependabilitycompetence
   • 3. the opportunity or ability to act independently and take decisions without authorization: "we expect individuals to take on more responsibility"
   • ▪ a thing which one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation: "he will take over the responsibilities of Overseas Director" Similar dutytaskfunctionjobroleplacechargebusinessonusburdenliabilityaccountabilityanswerabilityprovinceinformal:pigeon

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