Meanings

to take responsibility (for a fallout)

to be relieved of one's post

to undertake a duty

to fulfill one's duty

head (of a university department)

regular (permanent) conductor

(one's) administrative responsibilities

full-time lecturer

one's new post

appointive power

private organization (neither controlled nor protected by law)

delegated legislation

mandate

corporate responsibility

military mission

vote of confidence

product liability

Product Liability Act

war responsibility (esp. in relation to Japan's role in WWII)

aggravated breach of trust