RESPONSIBILITY

• (noun) 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"

  synonyms : duty , obligation

• (noun) 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"

  synonyms : responsibleness

• (noun) the proper sphere or extent of your activities

  "it was his province to take care of himself"

  synonyms : province

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