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onus

UK
/ˈəʊ.nəs/
US
/ˈoʊ.nəs/

Translations

onusnoun
onuses
pl
UK
/ˈəʊ.nəs/
US
/ˈoʊ.nəs/
charge de la preuveDroit.
In criminal trials, the onus of proof is on the prosecution.
Dans les procès pénaux, la charge de la preuve incombe à l’accusation.
responsabilitéSens de faute, responsabilité ou charge morale.
The onus for the accident lies with the driver.
La responsabilité de l’accident incombe au conducteur.
chargeSens général : responsabilité ou devoir pénible à assumer.
The onus is on parents to teach their children good manners.
La charge incombe aux parents d’enseigner à leurs enfants les bonnes manières.
Additional translations
fardeauSens général, plus concret ou plus littéraire.
Synonyms
burden
weight
obligation
duty
responsibility

Definitions

onusnoun
A difficult or disagreeable responsibility or duty that someone is obliged to bear.
The onus is on parents to teach their children good manners.
(Law) The burden of proof in a legal proceeding.
In criminal trials, the onus of proof is on the prosecution.
Responsibility or blame for a mistake, fault, or wrongdoing.
The onus for the accident lies with the driver.
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