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.