accountability
noun
ac·count·abil·i·ty
ə-ˌkau̇n-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē 
: the quality or state of being accountable
especially
: an obligation or willingness to accept responsibility or to account for one's actions
public officials lacking accountability
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And build a culture where truth, growth and accountability thrive, even in the most disruptive times.
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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
But this time, the jury rejected those tactics and delivered a powerful message: accountability matters, and New Yorkers deserve better.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
While short-term financial effects may be limited, such movements seek to encourage broader discussions on economic fairness and corporate accountability.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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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
But this time, the jury rejected those tactics and delivered a powerful message: accountability matters, and New Yorkers deserve better.
—Sophia Compton, FOXNews.com, 1 July 2025
While short-term financial effects may be limited, such movements seek to encourage broader discussions on economic fairness and corporate accountability.
—Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 June 2025
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“Accountability.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accountability. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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