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the onus
the onus /ˈəʊ.nəs/ aep /ˈoʊ-/ noun [S] FORMAL
► F0 the responsibility or duty to do something: » [+ to infinitive] The onus is on the landlord to ensure that the property is habitable.» We are trying to shift the onus for passenger safety onto the government.Thesaurus+: ↑Duty, obligation and responsibility |