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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Is there clarity around decision making and accountability?
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Leyda Lazo, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
And make no mistake, this Administration will do everything in its power to hobble our nation’s schools—by cutting funding, supports, programming, and accountability measures that are critical to ensure every student has equal access and can live up to their potential.
—Andrea Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
The purpose of the safety and accountability measures is to avoid any potential attacks from any assailant.
—Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
It’s outlasted alternative voices in the region that once covered breaking news (LA Weekly), has been the default option for City Hall coverage and accountability reporting and sourcing on law enforcement and still publishes a suite of local community papers spanning from Burbank to Laguna Beach.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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Leyda Lazo, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025
And make no mistake, this Administration will do everything in its power to hobble our nation’s schools—by cutting funding, supports, programming, and accountability measures that are critical to ensure every student has equal access and can live up to their potential.
—Andrea Campbell, Time, 6 Aug. 2025
The purpose of the safety and accountability measures is to avoid any potential attacks from any assailant.
—Lauren Brensel, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025
It’s outlasted alternative voices in the region that once covered breaking news (LA Weekly), has been the default option for City Hall coverage and accountability reporting and sourcing on law enforcement and still publishes a suite of local community papers spanning from Burbank to Laguna Beach.
—Erik Hayden, HollywoodReporter, 5 Aug. 2025
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 24 Aug. 2025.
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