responsibility

noun
  1. The state or fact of having a duty to deal with something or of having control over someone. noun
    It is your responsibility to ensure that the project is completed on time.
    Parents have a responsibility to care for their children.
  2. The state or fact of being accountable or to blame for something. noun
    The company accepted responsibility for the error.
    He took responsibility for his actions and apologized.
  3. A moral obligation to behave correctly towards or in respect of. noun
    We all have a responsibility to protect the environment.
    As a leader, she felt a strong responsibility to her team.
  4. A thing that one is required to do as part of a job, role, or legal obligation. noun
    His responsibilities include managing the sales team.
    One of her responsibilities is to oversee the budget.