Meanings

appointer

fixed-term official

voluntary liquidation

burden of proof

burden of proof

burden of proof

leaving (something) up to one's man (e.g. husband, boyfriend, etc.)

to be equal to the task

to bear responsibility for

present holder of an office

head of year

to do as one wishes

specially appointed professor

absentee appointment to a distant administrative post (Nara and Heian periods)

chief operating officer

president and chief executive officer

overseas assignment

off-market real estate sale

final responsibility

specially appointed lecturer (associate professor, etc.)