onus

onus
/oh"neuhs/, n., pl. onuses.
1. a difficult or disagreeable obligation, task, burden, etc.
2. burden of proof. Cf. onus probandi.
3. blame or responsibility.
[1630-40; < L: load, burden]
Syn. 1. responsibility, weight, duty, load.

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