sponsibility

Noun

responsibility (countable and uncountable, plural responsibilities)

1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
   • Responsibility is a heavy burden.
2. The state of being liable, culpable, or responsible for something in particular.
   • After all, it is undeniable that the B.R. standard coach scored highly in comparative trials with other European railway vehicles on the Continent a few years ago, so that B.R. civil engineers must share responsibility for any defects in its behaviour over here.1960 December, “Talking of Trains: The riding of B.R. coaches”, in Trains Illustrated, pages 705–706

   Synonyms:

   guilt

3. A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
   • Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!

   Synonyms:

   place, charge

   1. The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion.
   2. The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to someone’s possession or supervision.