Re*spon`si*bil"i*ty (r?*sp?n`s?*b?l"?*t?), n.; pl. -ties (-tz). [Cf. F. responsabilit'e.]
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.
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