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responsibility

re·spon·si·bil·i·ty [ ri spònssə bíllətee ] (plural re·spon·si·bil·i·ties)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. accountability: the state, fact, or position of being accountable to somebody or for something

2. something to be responsible for: somebody or something for which a person or organization is responsible

3. blame: the blame for something that has happened
took full responsibility for the mix-up

4. authority to act: authority to make decisions independently

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