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1. The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
   "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty";
   - duty, obligation
    
2. The proper sphere or extent of your activities
   "it was his responsibility to take care of himself";
   - province
    
3. A form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
   "he holds a position of great responsibility";
   - responsibleness
    
4. The topic that a person, committee, or piece of research is expected to deal with or has authority to deal with
   "they set up a group with a responsibility to suggest ways for strengthening family life";
   - remit [Brit], brief

Derived forms: responsibilities

See also: irresponsible, responsible

Type of: area, arena, domain, field, issue, matter, orbit, social control, sphere, subject, topic, trustiness, trustworthiness

Antonym: irresponsibility

Part of: character, fiber [US], fibre [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Responsibility