equal responsibility
[ˈiːkwəl rɪˈspɒnsəbɪlɪti]
noun phrasepl: equal responsibilities
responsabilidade igual
1. The shared duty or obligation that is distributed equally among two or more parties without differentiation or favoritism
Both parents have equal responsibility for raising their children.
Ambos os pais têm responsabilidade igual na criação dos filhos.
2. A legal or ethical principle establishing that all parties involved in an agreement or action must bear the same level of accountability
The contract stipulates equal responsibility for project completion among all team members.
O contrato estipula responsabilidade igual pela conclusão do projeto entre todos os membros da equipe.
3. The concept of fair distribution of duties and obligations without exemptions based on status or position
In a democratic society, equal responsibility for civic duties is fundamental.
Em uma sociedade democrática, a responsabilidade igual pelos deveres cívicos é fundamental.
The concept of 'equal responsibility' is deeply embedded in both Brazilian and American democratic ideals, particularly in contexts of education, workplace rights, family law, and civic participation. In Brazil, this principle has gained particular emphasis in recent decades with gender equality reforms and corporate governance standards. In the USA, it is fundamental to employment law and anti-discrimination policies.
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