Responsibility Definition

rĭ-spŏnsə-bĭlĭ-tē
responsibilities
noun
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Condition, quality, fact, or instance of being responsible; obligation, accountability, dependability, etc.
Webster's New World
A thing or person that one is responsible for.
Webster's New World

The liability for an act and the obligation to repair any damage caused by that act; in criminal law, a person’s mental capacity to understand and answer in court for her or his actions; guilt. See also competent and capacity.

Webster's New World Law

(military) The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).

Wiktionary

(military) The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).

Wiktionary

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