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(noun) obligation, duty
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
we must instill a sense of duty in our children; every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty- John D.Rockefeller Jr
(noun) responsibleness
a form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct
he holds a position of great responsibility
(noun) province
the proper sphere or extent of your activities
it was his province to take care of himself