(usually the onus) [sing.] (formal) the responsibility for sth:
The onus is on employers to follow health and safety laws. * The onus of proof lies with the prosecution. * The report puts the onus of children's early education firmly on the parents.
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Sourced from Main Dictionary in Lughet's collection.
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