Associations to the word «Onus»

Wiktionary

ONUS, noun. A legal obligation.
ONUS, noun. (uncountable) Burden of proof, onus probandi
ONUS, noun. Stigma.
ONUS, noun. Blame.
ONUS, noun. Responsibility; burden.
ONUS PROBANDI, noun. (legal) the burden of proof, the onus; the duty of a party in a legal proceeding to prove an assertion of fact; it includes both the burden of production and the burden of persuasion.

Dictionary definition

ONUS, noun. An onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind".

Wise words

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