accountability
noun
ac·count·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being accountable
especially
: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions
public officials lacking accountability
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The effort to boost accountability within SBC has dragged on as Southern Baptists and survivors and advocates debate the best path forward.
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Duane W. Gang, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
My leadership will always put people first, guided by transparency, accountability, and a genuine passion for making Miramar a better place for everyone.
—Keith "papa Keith" Walcott, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
This is the second time the Trump administration has sanctioned the court, highlighting ongoing tensions over jurisdiction and accountability.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Lisa brings private enterprise leadership experience and with that comes long-term thinking, planning, fiscal accountability, and the ability to get quality results.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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Duane W. Gang, The Tennessean, 10 Feb. 2025
My leadership will always put people first, guided by transparency, accountability, and a genuine passion for making Miramar a better place for everyone.
—Keith "papa Keith" Walcott, Sun Sentinel, 7 Feb. 2025
This is the second time the Trump administration has sanctioned the court, highlighting ongoing tensions over jurisdiction and accountability.
—Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025
Lisa brings private enterprise leadership experience and with that comes long-term thinking, planning, fiscal accountability, and the ability to get quality results.
—Contributed Content, Twin Cities, 7 Feb. 2025
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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