A duty or obligation associated with a role or position; a responsibility that one is expected to fulfill.
公務員には公共のための重い責務がある。
Public servants have heavy responsibilities for the public good.
社員一人ひとりが会社に対する責務を理解する必要がある。
Each employee needs to understand their duties toward the company.
環境保護は企業の重要な責務の一つだ。
Environmental protection is one of the important responsibilities of companies.