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Definition of Responsibility

1. Noun. The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force. "Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"

2. Noun. The proper sphere or extent of your activities. "It was his province to take care of himself"

3. Noun. 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"

Definition of Responsibility

1. n. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable, as for a trust, debt, or obligation.

Definition of Responsibility

1. Noun. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable. ¹

2. Noun. A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable. ¹

3. Noun. (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). ¹

4. Noun. (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). ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Responsibility

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Responsibility

responds responsa responsability responsable responsal responsals response response generalisation response hierarchy response rate

response time response times responseless responses responsibilities responsibility responsible responsible for(p) responsible trading responsibleness

responsibly responsion responsions responsitivity responsive responsively responsiveness responsivity responsorial responsorials

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