onus

/ˈoʊnəs/
noun
  1. A responsibility, duty, or burden.
    • She felt the onus of caring for her elderly parents.
    • In a debate, the onus of proof lies with the person making the claim.
    • The onus is on the driver to make sure everyone wears a seatbelt.
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