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What does onus mean?

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There is no specific law to deal with this crime in India and the onus of proof often lies with the victim.
Some argue that minimum wages constrain job creation by the onus they put on employers.
The onus is on the Action Group to keep the pot boiling on the issue and ensure that there is a ministerial response to their proposal.
But it would also put the onus on the opposition parties to use their power responsibly.
So, the onus is on the parents to understand and handle their children effectively.
The goalkeeper sometimes deserves credit, but the onus is really on the penalty-taker.

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