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Accountable Accountability Adjective Responsible Prepared Justify Actions Person

word accountability
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adjective
If you are accountable to someone for something that you do, you are responsible for it and must be prepared to justify your actions to that person.
Public officials can finally be held accountable for their actions.
The major service industries should be accountable to their customers.
...an impetus towards democracy and greater accountability.
inflections accountability
cefr-level C1

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