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>