· 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
Synonym(s): duty, obligation
Hypernym(s): social_control
· the proper sphere or extent of your activities; "it was his province to take care of himself"
Synonym(s): province
Hypernym(s): sphere, domain, area, orbit, field, arena
· 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"
Synonym(s): responsibleness
Hypernym(s): trustworthiness, trustiness
Antonym(s): irresponsibility