Rest with

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verb

If a duty or responsibility rests with someone, it is their job or responsibility to deal with it.

The final decision rests with the board of directors.
Visual representation of "rest with" - If a duty or responsibility rests with someone, it is their job or responsibility to deal with it.

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  • rest with someone
  • responsibility rests with

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Formal

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Authority Emphasis

Indicates the person or group who has the final authority to make a decision or take action.

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The approval of the budget rests with the finance committee.
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Accountability Highlight

Emphasizes who is accountable for a task or outcome, highlighting responsibility.

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The safety of the visitors rests with the tour guides.
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Non-transferable Duty

Specifies that the duty cannot easily be passed on to someone else.

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The responsibility for this decision rests solely with the CEO.
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