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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Gregory McNeal, a drone expert, told CNN that growing distrust in government communication is fueling demands for greater transparency and accountability from federal officials.
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Steve Almasy, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Additionally, regulatory demands are going to increase, with stakeholders such as institutional investors desiring a great level of transparency and accountability.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The online transcript displays a chilling lack of regard for the rule of law and accountability.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Councilmember Nithya Raman, who led the push for an $80 nightly bed rate, said the changes being made by the council will result in greater oversight and accountability, with more specific requirements on the types of services the shelters must provide.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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Steve Almasy, CNN, 16 Dec. 2024
Additionally, regulatory demands are going to increase, with stakeholders such as institutional investors desiring a great level of transparency and accountability.
—Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 16 Dec. 2024
The online transcript displays a chilling lack of regard for the rule of law and accountability.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Dec. 2024
Councilmember Nithya Raman, who led the push for an $80 nightly bed rate, said the changes being made by the council will result in greater oversight and accountability, with more specific requirements on the types of services the shelters must provide.
—David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/accountability. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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