Onus (Noun)
Meaning
An onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind".
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- The onus of proof rested on the prosecution to establish the defendant's guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
- The onus of caring for her elderly parents fell on her shoulders after her siblings moved away.
- The company placed the onus of responsibility for the failed project squarely on the shoulders of the project manager.
- The new policy shifts the onus of funding from the government to the private sector.
- The teacher felt the onus of ensuring that every student met the required standards weighed heavily on her conscience.