Re‐spon′si‐bil″i‐ty (r?‐sp?n′s?‐b?l″?‐t?), n.; pl.-ties (–t�z). [Cf. F. responsabilité.] 1. The state of being responsible, accountable, or answerable, as for a trust, debt, or obligation.
2. That for which anyone is responsible or accountable; as, the resonsibilities of power.
3. Ability to answer in payment; means of paying.