The state may be reducing its responsibilities, or at least diffusing them, as it closes the large institutions.

The question of how one could broach the topic of reducing his responsibilities was not, then, an easy one.

Some of the innovations reduce the driver's responsibilities.

The university said that the new position was not a demotion and would enable Jones to concentrate on research and "reduce his responsibilities for administration."

Such plans could also, some say, inadvertently encourage employers to reduce their responsibilities for coverage.

The creation of provincial police forces in Alberta and Saskatchewan reduced the force's responsibilities.

He ought to be looking for ways to reduce his responsibilities, not increase them.

Reduces Public responsibility - by reducing the government's responsibilities and accountability for delivering services.

Many public works departments opt for commingling also; it reduces their responsibilities.

The act gave state governments more autonomy over welfare delivery, while also reducing the federal government's responsibilities.