Onus of responsibility

If you say that the onus is on someone to do something, you mean it is their duty or responsibility to do it.

1. What is the difference between onus and responsibility?
2. How do you use onus in a sentence?
3. What's the meaning of onus?
4. What is meant by onus in law?

What is the difference between onus and responsibility?

Onus is a formal or sophisticated way to say "responsibility" or "duty." It sounds a little like the unrelated word owner, so think about the person with onus as owner of the responsibility. If the onus is on you to organize a fund raiser, you have to set the whole thing up.

How do you use onus in a sentence?

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.

What's the meaning of onus?

ˈō-nəs. Synonyms of onus. [Latin — more at onerous] : burden entry 1. : a disagreeable necessity : obligation.

What is meant by onus in law?

Onus means a burden or load. It can also be a disagreeable responsibility or an obligation. Onus probandi is a latin term meaning burden of proof. This is also referred to as Onus.