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      responsible
      noun
      (theater) An actor taking on the lesser roles in repertory theatre.
      (archaic) The individual who bears the responsibility for something.
      adjective
      (postpositive, followed by "for") Having the duty of taking care of something; answerable for an act performed or for its consequences; accountable; amenable, especially legally or politically.
      (postpositive, followed by "for") Being a primary cause of a situation or action and thus able to be blamed or credited for it.
      (of a job or position) Involving important duties; involving a degree of personal accountability on the part of the person concerned.
      Able to be trusted; reliable; trustworthy.
      Having good judgment in decision-making.
      (followed by "to") Answerable to (a superior).
      Capable of rational conduct and thus morally accountable for one's behavior.
      Roots
      spondeospons- · Latin · pledge, promise
      Synonyms for responsible
      accountableadjanswerableadjliableadjculpableadjobligatedadjguiltyadjtrustworthyadj
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