ultimate responsibility

noun phrase

Meaning

The final obligation or accountability for an outcome, which cannot be delegated to others.

Examples

The CEO bears ultimate responsibility for the company's financial performance.
As the lead architect, she holds ultimate responsibility for the building's structural integrity.

Synonyms: final say, accountability, the buck stops here

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ultimate responsibility

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˈʌltɪmət rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

Definition

The final obligation or accountability for an outcome, which cannot be delegated to others.

Examples

The CEO bears ultimate responsibility for the company's financial performance.
As the lead architect, she holds ultimate responsibility for the building's structural integrity.

Synonyms of ultimate responsibility

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