In a manner showing accountability and good judgment, taking care to do the right thing and avoid harm.
From Latin 'respondere' (to answer, respond), through French 'responsable'. The English suffix '-ly' was added to form the adverb from 'responsible', with the concept evolving from 'answerable for' to 'trustworthy and reliable' by the 18th century.
The word 'responsibly' encapsulates one of humanity's highest aspirations - the idea that we can consciously choose to act in ways that consider consequences and the welfare of others, transforming mere reaction into thoughtful response.
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