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Meaning of onus

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

onus

Pronunciation:/ˈəʊnəs//ˈoʊnəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A legal obligation.

    Example: The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.

  2. Burden of proof, onus probandi

    Example: The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.

  3. Stigma.

  4. Blame.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/onus

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