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全部责任在于

quánbù zérèn zàiyú
phrase★Intermediate💡 all responsibility lies with
formal

All responsibility is attributed to someone or something.

这起交通事故的全部责任在于对方司机。

All responsibility for this traffic accident lies with the other driver.

根据合同条款,违约的全部责任在于乙方。

According to the contract terms, all liability for breach of contract lies with Party B.

💡

Commonly used in legal, contractual, or formal contexts to assign blame or liability.

Collocations

全部责任在于某人all responsibility lies with someone事故的全部责任在于all responsibility for the accident lies with

Synonyms

责任全在责任完全由…承担

Antonyms

无责任责任均摊

Related Phrases

责任自负phrase
bear the consequences oneself
负全部责任phrase
take full responsibility

💡Pro Tip

Legal vs. Casual Contexts

In legal documents, this phrase is precise and binding. In casual speech, use simpler alternatives like '都是你的错' (It's all your fault).

⚡Gold Rule

Assignment of Blame

This phrase assigns 100% responsibility. Never use it if responsibility is shared; use '部分责任在于' (partial responsibility lies with) instead.

📖Word Origin

The phrase combines '全部' (quánbù, 'all/entire') + '责任' (zérèn, 'responsibility') + '在于' (zàiyú, 'lie in/depend on'). It is a direct construction in Chinese legal and formal contexts, with no foreign origin.

📝Usage Notes

1) Used in official reports, contracts, or legal documents. 2) Often appears in statements assigning fault (e.g., '事故责任认定书'). 3) Avoid using in casual conversations; it sounds overly formal.

Word Breakdown

全部
all/entire
adverb
+
责任
responsibility/liability
noun
+
在于
lie in/depend on
verb
汉英词典

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