own responsibility
[/oʊn rɪˈspɑːnsəbɪlɪti/]
noun phrasepl: own responsibilities
responsabilidade própria
1. A duty or obligation that belongs to oneself; accountability for one's own actions or decisions
It is your own responsibility to ensure that the project is completed on time.
É sua responsabilidade própria garantir que o projeto seja concluído no prazo.
2. The state of being answerable for something without external blame or excuse
Taking your own responsibility means admitting when you make mistakes.
Assumir sua responsabilidade própria significa admitir quando você comete erros.
3. Personal accountability without relying on others to do the work or make decisions
At your own responsibility, you must decide which path to take.
Por sua responsabilidade própria, você deve decidir qual caminho seguir.
In Brazilian business culture, emphasizing 'responsabilidade própria' reflects values of individual initiative and accountability. In American contexts, this phrase is often used in legal disclaimers (e.g., 'at your own responsibility'). The concept is central to both cultures' emphasis on personal agency and professional maturity.
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