Onus
WordNet
noun
(1) An onerous or difficult concern
"The burden of responsibility"
"That's a load off my mind"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A legal obligation.
- The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.
- Burden of proof
- The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.
- Stigma.
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- Blame.
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- Responsibility; burden.
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