accountability
noun
ac·count·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being accountable
… the CFO has ultimate accountability for maintaining the books and records of the company …—
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: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions
demanded more accountability from public officials
The … quarterback did take accountability for his play … recognizing it as an error that can't happen at this level. —Steven Corder
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This lack of accountability is fast becoming the norm in Ecuador.
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Will Freeman,
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30 June 2026
In real messaging and execution, clarity and accountability matter more than soft language that pushes action to later.
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AJC.com,
30 June 2026
This lack of accountability is fast becoming the norm in Ecuador.
—
Will Freeman,
New Yorker,
30 June 2026
In real messaging and execution, clarity and accountability matter more than soft language that pushes action to later.
—
Expert Panel®,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for accountability
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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