Burden

ONUS

Think of a Latin-derived term for responsibility that often appears in legal or formal contexts.

"Burden" is a straightforward definition clue pointing to "onus," which means a responsibility or duty someone has to bear. The word itself comes from Latin, where it originally carried the same meaning of a load or obligation. There’s no hidden wordplay here—it’s a direct match where the clue and answer align in meaning without any tricks. If you think of phrases like "the onus is on you," it reinforces the idea of a burden or obligation.