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(
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IPA
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key
)
:
/ˈəʊnəs/
(
US
)
IPA
(
key
)
:
/ˈoʊnəs/
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Noun
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Singular
onus
Plural
onuses
An
onus
is something that is a person's duty or
responsibility
.
The
onus
is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from
mildew
.
The
onus
is on those who disagree with my
proposal
to explain why.