doctrine (noun, doc-trine, \ ˈdɑːk.trɪn \) collective (adjective, col-lec-tive, \ kəˈlektɪv \) responsibility (noun, re-spon-si-bil-i-ty, \ rɪˌspɑːnsəˈbɪlət̬I \)
Definition: is a set rule, which requires every member who participates in making a decision in the group to be equally responsible for the results and the consequences of their decision. Moreover, this principle requires each and every participant or a person involved to support the group’s decisions fully and abide by them. If a member of the group cannot meet those requirements, does not agree with the general judgment or opinion, he or she is obliged to resign from the group. This regulation is the most prevalent in governmental organizations and legislature. The term may be mentioned in a broader sense, which implies a concept, according to which a single individual may be held responsible for other persons’ actions by ignoring or tolerating those actions.
In a Sentence:
- It’s not common to set aside the doctrine of collective responsibility during the Parliament sessions.
- Due to the pressure and numerous disagreements, he had to resign according to the doctrine of collective responsibility.
Synonyms and related words: consensus, decision-making, individual responsibility.
