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onus in German

onus in German is Pflicht, Beweislast, Onus — onus means (law) A duty that the law places on someone.

onus in German

Pflicht
noun
A legal obligation.
Beweislast
noun
(legal) Burden of proof, onus probandi.
Onus
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 German?
"onus" in German is Pflicht, Beweislast, Onus. onus means: (law) A duty that the law places on someone.
Are there other ways to say "onus" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "onus": Pflicht, Beweislast, Onus.
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