onus

• Nom désignant le poids d'une responsabilité, d'une obligation ou d'une charge difficile que quelqu'un doit supporter ou assumer.

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.

   Charge ou responsabilité

   • 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.

   Synonymesburdenchargedutyencumbranceliabilityloadmillstoneobligationresponsibilityweight