responsibility
/rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/noun★Intermediate
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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