answerability

noun

Definition of answerabilitynext
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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  1. accountability
  2. responsibility
Noun
  • Years later, in the wake of an alleged fraternity-run drug ring involving a dozen former and current students, his parents are still pushing for accountability and change.
    — Tim Stelloh, NBC news, 23 Aug. 2026
  • The still-high level of accountability applied to students, Alvarez said, is part of the appeal for parents.
    — Austin Horn, Miami Herald, 22 Aug. 2026
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  • But when a traumatic drunken night resurfaces, Júlía must confront shame, family responsibilities and the courage to tell her own story, reads the logline.
    — Annika Pham, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Russian officials have denied responsibility for all such incursions.
    — David Brennan, ABC News, 21 Aug. 2026
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“Answerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answerability. Accessed 26 Aug. 2026.

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