Advanced English Word of the Day
onusDefinitions
| English > English | |
| onus | |
| 1. n. A legal obligation. |  |
| The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew. | |
| 2. n. Burden of proof, onus probandi | |
| The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why. | |
| 3. n. Stigma. | |
| 4. n. Blame. | |
| 5. n. Responsibility; burden. | |
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| So, marrying won't be an onus? |
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