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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And the reality of that is the accountability comes from filming their own deaths and providing video footage to have any kind of accountability as to why these people are being killed or how they’re being killed, but they are being killed.
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
In San Antonio, his culture of accountability and team-first thinking was forged through full-throated challenges of his players, even to stars David Robinson and Duncan.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 May 2025
There is no accountability on the part of the California Coastal Commission and they should be abolished.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
This means instilling a culture of accountability, ensuring employees are educated on security best practices, and integrating cybersecurity training into daily operations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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Isaac Chotiner, New Yorker, 2 May 2025
In San Antonio, his culture of accountability and team-first thinking was forged through full-throated challenges of his players, even to stars David Robinson and Duncan.
—Jason Quick, New York Times, 2 May 2025
There is no accountability on the part of the California Coastal Commission and they should be abolished.
—Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 May 2025
This means instilling a culture of accountability, ensuring employees are educated on security best practices, and integrating cybersecurity training into daily operations.
—William Jones, USA Today, 1 May 2025
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 9 May. 2025.
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