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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Leadership must make accountability a strategic priority, ensuring compliance isn't just a checkbox but a core part of how it's implemented.
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Kunal Khashu, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
All across Kenya, young people have emerged as a driving force, demanding accountability and systemic reforms.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
The Herald Nick Sullivan is The Observer’s regional accountability reporter for York County and the South Carolina communities that border Charlotte.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
The renowned thespian continued, touching on the sense of responsibility and accountability he’s instilled within his eldest son.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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Kunal Khashu, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
All across Kenya, young people have emerged as a driving force, demanding accountability and systemic reforms.
—Alan Taylor, The Atlantic, 27 Mar. 2025
The Herald Nick Sullivan is The Observer’s regional accountability reporter for York County and the South Carolina communities that border Charlotte.
—Nick Sullivan, Charlotte Observer, 27 Mar. 2025
The renowned thespian continued, touching on the sense of responsibility and accountability he’s instilled within his eldest son.
—Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2025
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accountability. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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