Responsibility
WordNet
noun
(1) The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
"We must instill a sense of duty in our children"
"Every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
(2) 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"
(3) The proper sphere or extent of your activities
"It was his province to take care of himself"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable.
- Responsibility is a heavy burden.
- A duty, obligation or liability for which someone is held accountable.
- Why didn't you clean the house? That was your responsibility!
- The responsibility of the great states is to serve and not to dominate the world - Harry S. Truman
- The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).
- The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual. (JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms).