Accountability

Quick meaning: Accountability is a noun meaning An open determination of one's responsibility for something and imposition of consequences.

Meaning

An open determination of one's responsibility for something and imposition of consequences.

More Meanings

1. An acceptance of good faith of one's responsibility for something and of its consequences.
2. The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
3. (military) The obligation imposed by law or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping an accurate record of property, documents, or funds.

Example Sentences

The erosion of accountability doesn't seem to matter now, but it will matter when things start unraveling.

Some companies may not even know whether nanomaterials are present in their products, the corporate accountability group As You Sow said.

The United States stands at this time at the pinnacle of world power. It is a solemn moment for the American Democracy. For with primacy in power is also joined an awe-inspiring accountability to the future.

The GBR network organisation will have overall accountability to ensure the government's aims are achieved, setting strategic, planning and financial frameworks within which local business units will operate.

Word Forms

• accountabilities

Synonyms for accountability

Depending on context, synonyms include accountableness, answerability, answerableness.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include answerability, answerableness, responsible, liable, responsibility, accountable.

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