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onuses Meaning & Definition

What Does Onuses Mean?

As a noun, onuses means plural of onus.

Onuses Definition (Noun)

  1. plural of onus

Noun

  1. A legal obligation.

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

  2. Burden of proof, onus probandi

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

  3. Stigma.
  4. Blame.
  5. Responsibility; burden.

Synonyms of Onuses

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Onuses in a Sentence

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

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

Word Forms & Grammar

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