responsibility

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responsibility /ri ˌspɑn sə ˈbɪ lə ti/ ?

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(n) the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
(n) the proper sphere or extent of your activities
(n) a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct

At Gap, responsibility is in style.
Finally, we will fulfill our responsibility to those who serve by keeping our promises to our people.
There has been one claim of responsibility: a group calling itself the Deccan Mujahideen, which e-mailed news organizations on Thursday claiming it had carried out the attacks.

"It is pretty clear the system failed, and it failed badly," Mr. Obama said. "For that, there is enough responsibility to go around."
on May 15, 2010 By: Barack Obama Source: Globe and Mail
Distraught Lohan told the court: "I did do everything I was told to do and did the best I could to balance jobs and showing up." "I'm not taking this as a joke. It's my life. It's my career. ...... I take responsibility for my actions."
on Jul 7, 2010 By: Lindsay Lohan Source: MTV UK
"The Supreme Court, of course, has the responsibility of ensuring that our government never oversteps its proper bounds or violates the rights of individuals," Kagan said in her opening statement. "But the court must also recognize the limits...
on Jun 29, 2010 By: Elena Kagan Source: CNN