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We bear it (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

onus

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This could be a double definition.

'we bear' is the first definition.
(we carry anything on us)

'it' is the second definition.
The definition suggests a singular noun which matches the answer.

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(Other definitions for onus that I've seen before include "albatross?" , "'Responsibility, task or burden (4)'" , "Encumbrance" , "Capulet opponent (R&J)" , "Liability" .)

I've seen this clue in The Globe and Mail.
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