Onus

noun

/ˈəʊnəs/

Word Frequency: 0.6

Definitions

1.nounA legal obligation.

"The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew."

2.nounBurden of proof, onus probandi

"The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why."

3.nounStigma.

4.nounBlame.

5.nounResponsibility; burden.

The Daily Word NerdA new word, a puzzle, and a fun fact — free in your inbox every morning.

Free forever · unsubscribe anytime · all 14 newsletters

That email did not go through — please check it and try again.