responsibility
From Wiktionary
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Pronunciation [change]
- IPA: /rɪˌspɑnsəˈbɪlɪti/
- SAMPA: /rI%spAns@"bIlIti/
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Noun [change]
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- any action which somebody trusts or expects that another person will do. Responsibilities are normally given or taken.
- He took that responsibility upon himself.
- Looking after that pet is a big responsibility.
Usage [change]
The phrase it is your responsibility (to) is another way to say you should or you must.
