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onus in French

onus in French is responsabilité, charge de la preuve — onus means (law) A duty that the law places on someone.

onus in French

responsabilité
noun
A legal obligation.
charge de la preuve
noun
(legal) Burden of proof, onus probandi.

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 French?
"onus" in French is responsabilité, charge de la preuve. onus means: (law) A duty that the law places on someone.
Are there other ways to say "onus" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "onus": responsabilité, charge de la preuve.
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