responsibility
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The hospital declined to comment on Barnica’s case but said “our responsibility is to be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations” and physicians exercise their independent judgment.
From Salon • May 27, 2026
There is no law for command responsibility under Syria’s domestic law.
From Slate • May 27, 2026
“It seems contradictory to declare criminal responsibility and, at the same time, exempt him from punishment,” Núñez said.
From Los Angeles Times • May 26, 2026
He said there had been an "extensive police investigation" and that the offending was the former SNP chief executive's sole responsibility.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
Worst of all, the treaty forced Germany to accept full responsibility for starting the war and pay huge reparations as punishment.
From "Hitler Youth: Growing Up in Hitler's Shadow" by Susan Campbell Bartoletti
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