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"
Exact synonyms: Province
Generic synonyms: Area, Arena, Domain, Field, Orbit, Sphere
Specialized synonyms: Ecclesiastical Province

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

1. [n -TIES]

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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