indicates responsibility
[/ˈɪndɪkeɪts rɪˈspɒnsəbɪlɪti/]
verb phrase
indica responsabilidade
1. to show, demonstrate, or suggest that someone is accountable or liable for something
The evidence indicates responsibility for the accident.
A evidência indica responsabilidade pelo acidente.
2. to point to or signal that someone has a duty or obligation
His position indicates responsibility for the team's performance.
Sua posição indica responsabilidade pelo desempenho do time.
3. to suggest or imply that someone should be held accountable
The investigation indicates responsibility on multiple parties.
A investigação indica responsabilidade em múltiplas partes.
In both American and Brazilian contexts, this phrase is commonly used in legal, professional, and investigative settings. In Brazil, it frequently appears in formal documentation and legal proceedings. The phrase emphasizes evidence-based attribution of responsibility rather than personal judgment.
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