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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Respect, transparency and accountability should all walk in lockstep.
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
So far, Tesla has evaded Department of Justice investigations and accountability for the deaths caused by the self-driving car, not to mention the concerns of waste, fraud, and abuse made possible by the EV tax credit and government subsidies.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 6 June 2025
How the Vatican responds to the petition, which has more than 60,000 signatures, could set the tone for Pope Leo's leadership style and his stance on episcopal accountability worldwide.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
There’s a concept in the private sector called accountability.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 7 June 2025
So far, Tesla has evaded Department of Justice investigations and accountability for the deaths caused by the self-driving car, not to mention the concerns of waste, fraud, and abuse made possible by the EV tax credit and government subsidies.
—Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Time, 6 June 2025
How the Vatican responds to the petition, which has more than 60,000 signatures, could set the tone for Pope Leo's leadership style and his stance on episcopal accountability worldwide.
—Jordan King, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 June 2025
There’s a concept in the private sector called accountability.
—Andy Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 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 17 Jun. 2025.
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