mutual responsibility

/ˈmjuːtʃuəl rɪˈspɒnsəbɪləti/

shared obligation

In a team, mutual responsibility means everyone contributes equally.

It emphasizes that all members are accountable for the team's success.

formal

A shared obligation or duty that requires cooperation and accountability from all involved parties.

Parents and teachers share mutual responsibility for a child's education.

Both parties must work together to ensure the child's development.

In a marriage, mutual responsibility includes supporting each other emotionally and financially.

It highlights the need for balanced contributions in a relationship.

This phrase is often used in contexts where collaboration and shared accountability are essential.

Collocations

take mutual responsibilityto accept shared accountabilitymutual responsibility forshared duty regarding

similar but less formal

emphasizes group accountability

Use in formal settings like contracts, team agreements, or policy documents.

Ensure all parties understand their roles to avoid misunderstandings.

Derived from 'mutual' (reciprocal) and 'responsibility' (duty), emphasizing shared accountability.

Common in formal contexts like business, education, and relationships to stress collaboration.

mutual

reciprocal or shared

root

responsibility

duty or obligation

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