Usage Note
Irresponsabilité is a formal, abstract noun used in legal, political, and moral discourse. It can mean legal non-imputability (e.g. a minor's irresponsibility before the law) or the general quality of being reckless. The corresponding adjective irresponsable is far more common in everyday speech and can function as a noun ('an irresponsible person').
Examples
"Son irresponsabilité a mis l'équipe en danger."
Natural Translation
His irresponsibility put the team in danger.
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