as in responsibility
willingness or obligation to explain one's actions or to admit being the cause of a problem
There is a push to increase accountability among government officials.
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Recent Examples of accountability
Human rights observers and Gambian activists are closely watching the case as a significant test of international accountability and a potential model for other countries considering similar action.
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Most importantly, consolidating local governments can substantially improve transparency and accountability to residents.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
On another note, April 7 brings a more serious tone to your love life, as Venus conjuncts Saturn, making the topic of commitment and accountability all the more pivotal.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The audit found a lack of accountability for these keys.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Most importantly, consolidating local governments can substantially improve transparency and accountability to residents.
—David Greising, Chicago Tribune, 6 Apr. 2025
On another note, April 7 brings a more serious tone to your love life, as Venus conjuncts Saturn, making the topic of commitment and accountability all the more pivotal.
—Valerie Mesa, People.com, 5 Apr. 2025
The audit found a lack of accountability for these keys.
—Mathew Miranda, Sacbee.com, 5 Apr. 2025
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accountability. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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