Devolving and Responsibility

(p.pr.&vb.n.) of Devolve.

noun

• The social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force."we must instill a sense of duty in our children"; "every right implies a responsibility; every opportunity, an obligation; every possession, a duty- John D. Rockefeller Jr
  • synonyms: duty, obligation
• The proper sphere or extent of your activities.
  • usage: "it was his province to take care of himself"
  • synonyms: province
• A form of trustworthiness; the trait of being answerable to someone for something or being responsible for one's conduct.
  • usage: "he holds a position of great responsibility"
  • synonyms: responsibleness

• (n.) The state of being responsible, accountable or answerable, as for a trust, debt or obligation.
• (n.) Ability to answer in payment; means of paying.
• (n.) That for which anyone is responsible or accountable; as, the resonsibilities of power.

(DoD) The obligation to carry forward an assigned task to a successful conclusion. With responsibility goes authority to direct and take the necessary action to ensure success.
(DoD) The obligation for the proper custody, care, and safekeeping of property or funds entrusted to the possession or supervision of an individual. See also accountability.