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 department is working with an independent monitor to implement reforms and improve accountability.
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Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
That is where accountability, both by and of the organization, has to be demanded.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Year after year, the only thing that remains consistent is the lack of accountability from our leaders.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Additionally, read on for tips and advice on how to decline group invitations and, gracefully, break up with your accountability buddy.
—Jenessa Connor, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
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Monroe Trombly, Louisville Courier Journal, 2 Oct. 2025
That is where accountability, both by and of the organization, has to be demanded.
—David Aldridge, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2025
Year after year, the only thing that remains consistent is the lack of accountability from our leaders.
—Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025
Additionally, read on for tips and advice on how to decline group invitations and, gracefully, break up with your accountability buddy.
—Jenessa Connor, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
See All Example Sentences for accountability
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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