(n) a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct, Syn. responsibleness, Ant. irresponsibility, irresponsibleness, Example:he holds a position of great responsibility
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
n.; pl.-ties [ Cf. F. responsabilité. ] 1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable, as for a trust, debt, or obligation. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. That for which anyone is responsible or accountable; as, the resonsibilities of power. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Ability to answer in payment; means of paying. [ 1913 Webster ]
[おう, ou] (v5u, vt) (1) (See 背負う・1) to bear; to carry on one's back; (2) to take responsibility for; to accept a duty; (3) to be injured; (4) to owe; (P)#10656