Onus, from

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, indicates accountability/responsibility Onus may also refer to: *

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(''onus probandi'')

As a surname

* Bill Onus (1906-68), Australian Aboriginal political activist, boomerang thrower * Lin Onus (1948-96) Australian Aboriginal artist {{disambig