La responsabilidad
Example: La responsabilidad legal recae sobre el dueño del negocio.
Definition
"La responsabilidad" in legal context refers to the obligation or duty to answer for one's actions, especially in terms of legal accountability. It implies that legal responsibility falls on the person or entity, such as a business owner, who must bear the consequences of their conduct.
Etymology
The word "la responsabilidad" comes from the Latin 'responsus,' meaning 'answered,' combined with the suffix '-idad,' which forms nouns indicating quality or condition. Did you know? It reflects the idea of being able to provide a response or answer for one's actions, especially in legal matters.
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"La responsabilidad" appears in the Vocaplus list "Spanish - Law - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 125 commonly used words.
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