responsibility

/rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
nounIntermediate
formal

The state of being accountable for something.

Parents have a responsibility to provide for their children.

Parents must ensure their children’s basic needs are met.

Taking responsibility for your mistakes shows maturity.

Admitting errors demonstrates personal growth.

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Commonly used in both personal and professional contexts.

⚖️Law
formal

A legal obligation to answer for one's actions.

The company bears responsibility for the environmental damage caused by its factory.

The firm is legally liable for the pollution from its plant.

A driver can be held criminally responsible for reckless driving.

The driver may face legal penalties for dangerous behavior.

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Often appears in contracts, statutes, and court rulings.

Collocations

take responsibilityaccept the duty or blame for somethingaccept responsibilityacknowledge accountability
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