Imperative
Imperative noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.
Usage example: although he had little taste for the social imperatives that come with being governor, he put on a brave face
Responsibility and imperative are semantically related in obligation topic. In some cases you can use "Responsibility" instead a noun "Imperative".
Nearby Words: imperious, imperatively
Responsibility
Responsibility noun - Something one must do because of prior agreement.
Usage example: I had the responsibility of closing up the shop at night
Imperative and responsibility are semantically related in obligation topic. Sometimes you can use "Imperative" instead a noun "Responsibility".
Nearby Words: responsible, responsibly
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