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responsibility Noun pl -ties 1. the state of being responsible 2. a person or thing for which one is responsible 1. 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. 2. The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual. See also accountability. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
responsibility noun 6. level-headedness, stability, maturity, reliability, rationality, dependability, trustworthiness, conscientiousness, soberness, sensibleness Translations responsibility [rɪspɔnsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ] n → responsabilidad f; to take responsibility for sth/sb → admitir responsabilidad por algo/uno responsibility [rɪspɔnsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ] n → responsabilité f; to take responsibility for sth/sb → accepter la responsabilité de qch/d'être responsable de qn responsibility [rɪspɔnsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ] n → Verantwortung f; to take responsibility for sth/sb → die Verantwortung für etw/jdn übernehmen responsibility [rɪspɔnsɪˈbɪlɪtɪ] n → responsabilità f inv; to take responsibility for sth/sb → assumersi or prendersi la responsabilità di qc/per qn How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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I've looked at the matter from every point of view--and I've been driven to the conclusion that it is my duty to tell Leslie that I believe it is possible that Dick can be restored to himself; there my responsibility ends. The Hare then applied, as a last hope, to the calf, who regretted that he was unable to help her, as he did not like to take the responsibility upon himself, as so many older persons than himself had declined the task. I am extremely obliged to you, but before accepting so great a responsibility I must ascertain the sentiments of the people of Wayoff. |
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