Main Entry: re·spon·si·bil·i·ty

Pronunciation: \ri-ˌspän(t)-sə-ˈbi-lə-tē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural re·spon·si·bil·i·ties

Date: 1737

1 : the quality or state of being responsible: as a : moral, legal, or mental accountability b : reliability, trustworthiness
2 : something for which one is responsible : burden <has neglected his responsibilities>