responsibility
duty or accountabilityShe has the responsibility to manage the project.
She is in charge of overseeing the project.
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.
Commonly used in both personal and professional contexts.
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.
Often appears in contracts, statutes, and court rulings.