noun
onus
Onus (noun) means (law) A duty that the law places on someone.
noun
1
(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
(law) The duty to prove that something is true.
3
A duty or responsibility that falls on someone.
"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 the meaning of onus?
"onus" (noun) means (law) A duty that the law places on someone.
What is another word for onus?
Other words for "onus" include burden, incumbrance, load, encumbrance.
What are the different meanings of onus?
"onus" has 3 main meanings: 1. (law) A duty that the law places on someone; 2. (law) The duty to prove that something is true; 3. A duty or responsibility that falls on someone.
