onus

• Substantiv, das eine Last, Verantwortung oder Bürde bezeichnet, die jemandem auferlegt ist oder die jemand zu tragen hat.

A noun referring to a burden, responsibility, or difficult concern that someone must deal with.

1. Burden or responsibilityC1formal

   A difficult or unpleasant duty, obligation, or burden that someone must bear.

   Last oder Verantwortung

   • The onus of proof lies with the prosecution in a criminal trial.
   • She felt the onus of caring for her elderly parents.
   • The onus is on the company to ensure workplace safety.

   Synonymeburdenchargedutyencumbranceliabilityloadmillstoneobligationresponsibilityweight