responsibility

/rɪˌspɒn.sɪˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
duty or accountability

She has the responsibility to manage the project.

She is in charge of overseeing the project.


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.

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.

Often appears in contracts, statutes, and court rulings.

Collocations

take responsibilityaccept the duty or blame for somethingaccept responsibilityacknowledge accountability
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