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1. The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
   "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty"
   - duty, obligation
    
2. The proper sphere or extent of your activities
   - province
    
3. 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"
   - responsibleness

Derived forms: responsibilities

See also: irresponsible, responsible

Type of: area, arena, domain, field, orbit, social control, sphere, trustiness, trustworthiness

Antonym: irresponsibility

Part of: character, fiber [US], fibre [Brit, Cdn]

Encyclopedia: Responsibility