imposed responsibility
[ɪmˈpoʊzd rɪˈspɒnsəbɪləti]
noun phrasepl: imposed responsibilities
responsabilidade imposta
1. A duty or obligation that is forced upon someone against their will or without their consent
The imposed responsibility of caring for his elderly mother left him with little free time.
A responsabilidade imposta de cuidar de sua mãe idosa deixou-o com pouco tempo livre.
2. A task or role assigned by authority that one must fulfill regardless of personal preference
Students often view homework as an imposed responsibility rather than a learning opportunity.
Os alunos frequentemente veem o dever de casa como uma responsabilidade imposta em vez de uma oportunidade de aprendizado.
3. An obligation derived from external circumstances or legal/social requirements
The imposed responsibility to follow company policies was clearly stated in the employment contract.
A responsabilidade imposta de seguir as políticas da empresa foi claramente declarada no contrato de trabalho.
In both Brazilian and American contexts, 'imposed responsibility' often carries a slightly negative connotation, suggesting unwanted obligations. In corporate and legal settings, it refers to duties mandated by law or organizational policy. Brazilian culture tends to emphasize familial responsibility, making parental care a common example of imposed responsibility, while American contexts often reference workplace or civic obligations.
NYC Slang
burden you're stuck with
Related Idioms & Phrases
shoulder an imposed responsibility
bear the weight of imposed responsibility
saddled with imposed responsibility
forced to take on responsibility
responsibility thrust upon someone
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