onus
definition
a burden or responsibility that is one's duty to manage
example
The onus is on the parents to ensure their children receive a proper education.
synonyms
burdenresponsibilityduty
word origin — Latin 'onus', meaning burden or load
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Exita burden or responsibility that is one's duty to manage
The onus is on the parents to ensure their children receive a proper education.