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Pronunciation / Transliteration: ônus
"O ônus da prova recai sobre a acusação."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A burden, duty, or responsibility.
"The onus is on the company to ensure the safety of its products." - 2
A legal or moral obligation.
"The onus of proof lies with the prosecution in a criminal trial."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'onus' originates from Latin, meaning 'burden' or 'load'. It entered English in the late 19th century, retaining its connotation of responsibility or obligation, particularly in legal and formal contexts.
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fardeau
Transliteration: fardeau
"Le fardeau de la preuve incombe à l'accusation."
Last
Transliteration: Last
"Die Last liegt bei der Firma, die Sicherheit ihrer Produkte zu gewährleisten."
onere
Transliteration: onere
"L'onere della prova spetta all'accusa."
carga
Transliteration: carga
"La carga de la prueba recae sobre la acusación."
ônus
Transliteration: ônus
"O ônus da prova recai sobre a acusação."
भार
Transliteration: Bhaar
"सुरक्षा की जिम्मेदारी कंपनी पर है।"
负担
Transliteration: fùdān
"责任在于公司确保其产品的安全。"
부담
Transliteration: budam
"안전성을 보장하는 것은 회사의 책임입니다."
負担
Transliteration: futan
"製品の安全性を確保するのは会社の責任です。"
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