the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force; we must instill a sense of duty in our children; every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty- John D.Rockefeller Jr

[ Syn: duty , obligation ]

the proper sphere or extent of your activities; it was his province to take care of himself

[ Syn: province ]

a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for ones conduct; he holds a position of great responsibility

[ Syn: responsibleness , responsibleness ]