English Dictionary

onus

/ˈəʊnəs/

名詞

可算名詞 不可算名詞

A legal obligation. / Burden of proof, onus probandi. / Stigma. / Blame. / Responsibility; burden.

日本語の意味

法的義務 / 証明責任 / 烙印(レッテル) / 非難 / 責任、負担

The onus is on the defendant to prove their innocence.

意味（1）

A legal obligation.

The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.

意味（2）

Burden of proof, onus probandi.

The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.

意味（3）

Stigma.

Geraldine evades the onus of ambition by subordinating it to the service of her family, and escapes the onus of sexuality by bodily mutilation

意味（4）

Blame.

... what might be called onus-shifting — each side trying to make a record and place blame on the other for the division of Europe and the Cold War itself.

意味（5）

Responsibility; burden.

The onus isn't on us to produce something great every time. The onus is on the public to decide whether they like it or not.

onuses （ plural ）

onera （ plural ）