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onus in Chinese

onus in Chinese is 责任 — onus means (law) A duty that the law places on someone.

onus in Chinese

责任
noun
Pronounced: zé rèn
A legal obligation.

What does "onus" mean?

  1. noun (law) A duty that the law places on someone.
    "The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew."
  2. noun (law) The duty to prove that something is true.
  3. noun A duty or responsibility that falls on someone.
    "The onus is on you to make the first move."
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onus in a sentence

  • The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.
  • The onus is on you to make the first move.
  • The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.

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What is "onus" in Chinese?
"onus" in Chinese is 责任. onus means: (law) A duty that the law places on someone.
How do you pronounce 责任?
"onus" in Chinese is 责任, pronounced "zé rèn".
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