Noun Definition

responsibility

1.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):responsibleness

Category: General

2.Definition: the proper sphere or extent of your activities

Related Noun(s):province

Category: General

3.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):duty, obligation

Category: General