Onerous vs. Onus — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Onerous and Onus
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Onerous
Troublesome or oppressive; burdensome.
Onus
A difficult or disagreeable responsibility or necessity; a burden or obligation.
Onerous
(Law) Entailing more liabilities than benefits or imposing significant obligations.
Onus
Responsibility for an error or fault; blame
Each side wants to avoid the onus of having started the disagreement.
Onerous
Imposing or constituting a physical, mental, or figurative load which can be borne only with effort; burdensome.
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Onus
The burden of proof
The onus was on the defense attorney.
Onerous
Burdensome; oppressive.
Onus
A legal obligation.
The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.
Onerous
Not easily borne; wearing;
The burdensome task of preparing the income tax return
My duties weren't onerous; I only had to greet the guests
A taxing schedule
Onus
(legal) Burden of proof, onus probandi.
Onus
Stigma.
Onus
Blame.
Onus
Responsibility; burden.
The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.
Onus
A burden; an obligation.
Onus
An onerous or difficult concern;
The burden of responsibility
That's a load off my mind
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