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Meaning of onus in English
Pronunciation
/ˈoʊnəs/
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Noun
onus
Etymology
mid 17th century: from Latin, literally ‘load or burden’
Definitions
1.
an onerous or difficult concern
Examples
« the burden of responsibility »
« that's a load off my mind »