answerability

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
  • And build a culture where truth, growth and accountability thrive, even in the most disruptive times.
    Jennifer C. Wolfe, Forbes.com, 2 July 2025
  • May 2025 Justice: Fairness, balance, and accountability are your themes this month, Cancer.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 July 2025
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  • For the generation currently between 13 and 28 years old, better known as Gen-Z, Trump’s policy bill represents a shift in retirement policy that places more responsibility on the individual.
    Alejandra Rojas, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • But the water that none of us can live without is everyday kindness and responsibility.
    Pico Iyer, Time, 5 July 2025
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“Answerability.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/answerability. Accessed 15 Jul. 2025.

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