as in accountability
willingness or obligation to explain one's actions or to admit being the cause of a problem
Without any answerability to the people, the despot's actions were motivated by a desire for personal enrichment.
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Noun
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Respect, transparency and accountability should all walk in lockstep.—
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
Noun
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Regulatory responsibility is another key consideration.—
Serge Beck,
Forbes.com,
10 June 2025
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The responsibility of luxury is also to show how business can be done in a way that has a positive impact on society, and to inspire others, whether people or other companies.—
Martino Carrera,
Footwear News,
10 June 2025
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“Answerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answerability. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.
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