responsibility

Re*spon`si*bil"i*ty (r*spn`s*bl"*t), n.; pl. -ties (-t. Etym: [Cf. F. responsabilité.] 1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable, as for a trust, debt, or obligation. 2. That for which anyone is responsible or accountable; as, the resonsibilities of power. 3. Ability to answer in payment; means of paying.

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