onus
Because it is a word with a single syllable, onus is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofonus
- A legal obligation.
Example: "The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew."
- Burden of proof, onus probandi
Example: "The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why."
- Stigma.
- Blame.
- Responsibility; burden.
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