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Word of the Day - Onus

Onus (noun) - Something difficult, troublesome or unpleasant to deal with. An obligation or responsibility that one may find annoying, taxing, disagreeable, or distasteful.

In the legal system, it's the onus of the plaintiff to prove their case.
 
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