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onus

Onus (noun) means a legal obligation.

noun
1
A legal obligation.
2
Burden of proof, onus probandi.
3
Responsibility; burden.
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What is the meaning of onus?

"onus" (noun) means a legal obligation.

What are the different meanings of onus?

"onus" has 3 main meanings: 1. A legal obligation; 2. Burden of proof, onus probandi; 3. Responsibility; burden.

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