"onus" meaning in English

See onus in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /ˈəʊnəs/ [UK], /ˈoʊnəs/ [US] Audio: en-us-onus.oga [US], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-onus.wav [UK] Forms: onus [singular], onuses [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=onuses}} [POS TABLE]
  1. An onus is something that is a person's duty or responsibility.
    Sense id: simple-onus-en-noun-N5iiMmgU
     
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