A responsabilidade
Example: A responsabilidade de cuidar do cachorro é minha.
Definition
"Responsabilidade" in philosophy refers to the moral or ethical duty of being accountable for one's actions and decisions, recognizing the consequences they bring. It implies a commitment to care for or manage something, as in the example phrase, 'A responsabilidade de cuidar do cachorro é minha.'
Etymology
The word "responsabilidade" comes from the Latin 'responsus,' past participle of 'respondere,' meaning to respond or answer. It evolved through Portuguese to express the concept of being answerable or having an obligation, highlighting the idea of responding to duties or expectations.
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