A responsabilidade



Example: A responsabilidade pelo projeto é de toda a equipe.

Definition


"Responsabilidade" in the context of law refers to the obligation or duty of an individual or group to answer for their actions and to bear the consequences, whether legal or moral. It implies accountability and the requirement to fulfill assigned tasks or duties.

Etymology


The word "responsabilidade" comes from the Latin root 'respondere,' meaning 'to respond' or 'to answer.' It evolved through Portuguese, keeping the sense of being answerable or accountable for something. Did you know that the concept of responsibility has been central to legal systems since ancient times, emphasizing the importance of duty and answerability?

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