De verantwoordelijkheid
Example: Iedereen moet de verantwoordelijkheid voor zijn daden nemen.
Definition
"De verantwoordelijkheid" refers to the state or fact of being accountable for one's actions, duties, or decisions, especially in a moral or philosophical context. It implies the obligation to answer for consequences and to act with integrity and reliability.
Etymology
The Dutch word "de verantwoordelijkheid" derives from "verantwoord", meaning responsible, combined with the suffix "-elijkheid" which forms nouns indicating a quality or state. It literally means 'the quality of being able to answer for something.' Did you know? This concept has deep roots in philosophical discussions about ethics and morality.
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