Liability (4)
'liability' is the definition.
(debit is a kind of liability)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for debit that I've seen before include "Negative entry in the accounts" , "It's not to one's credit" , "Sum owing (in accounts)" , "Take money away from" , "Accounting entry showing sum owing" .)
'liability' is the definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for onus that I've seen before include "albatross?" , "Duty or responsibility" , "Capulet opponent (R&J)" , "Weight of responsibility" , "'Burden, load (4)'" .)
'liability' is the definition.
(I know that debt is a type of liability)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for debt that I've seen before include "Sum of money that's owed" , "sense of gratitude" , "Liability, obligation" , "Amount owing" , "Financial liability" .)