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answerable
Synonyms and Antonyms of answerable
1
being the one who must meet an obligation or suffer the consequences for failing to do so
2
capable of having the reason for or cause of determined
Synonym Discussion of answerable
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- the bureau responsible for revenue collection
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- an intelligence agency answerable to Congress
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- elected officials are accountable to the voters
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- laws are amenable to judicial review
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- not liable for the debts of the former spouse
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