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onus /ˈoʊ nəs/

noun, plural onuses

  1. a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
  2. burden of proof.
  3. blame or responsibility.

Origin of onus

Latin 1630-1640

Synonyms

  1. responsibility, weight, duty, load.

Source: Dictionary.com

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