responsibility Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"- John D.Rockefeller Jr
    duty; obligation.
    • we must instill a sense of duty in our children
    • every right implies a responsibility
  2. noun the proper sphere or extent of your activities
    province.
    • it was his province to take care of himself
  3. noun a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
    responsibleness.
    • he holds a position of great responsibility

WordNet

Re*spon`si*bil"i*ty noun
Etymology
Cf. F. responsabilité.
Wordforms
plural -ties
Definitions
  1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable, as for a trust, debt, or obligation.
  2. That for which anyone is responsible or accountable; as, the resonsibilities of power.
  3. Ability to answer in payment; means of paying.

Webster 1913