responsibility meaning and definition

RESPONSIBILITY noun

Definition of responsibility (noun)

1. 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
   • synonyms: duty, obligation
2. the proper sphere or extent of your activities
   • "it was his province to take care of himself"
   • synonyms: province
3. a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
   • "he holds a position of great responsibility"
   • synonyms: responsibleness
   • antonym: irresponsibility