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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During the sentencing hearing, Sammartino expressed concerns about the lack of answers and accountability related to Francis’ absconding from house arrest in 2022.—
Alex Riggins,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Jan. 2026 -
California’s State Controller Malia Cohen brought a statewide perspective on fiscal leadership, accountability and strategies that strengthen communities, including those in the San Fernando Valley.—
Marianne Love,
Daily News,
13 Jan. 2026
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Bison have carried their stories, teachings, and responsibilities for centuries.—
Marissa Perlman,
CBS News,
10 Jan. 2026
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By 2030, the company expects Atlas to take on more complex responsibilities, including repetitive and heavy-load assembly work.—
Sujita Sinha,
Interesting Engineering,
9 Jan. 2026
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“Answerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answerability. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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