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accountability
/əˌkaʊn.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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What does accountability mean?
noun
- The state of being accountable; liability to be called on to render an account or give an explanation; liability to be held responsible or answerable for something.
- An open determination of one's responsibility for something and imposition of consequences.
- An acceptance of good faith of one's responsibility for something and of its consequences.
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noun
- The obligation imposed by law or regulation on an officer or other person for keeping an accurate record of property, documents, or funds.
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From those officers, especially, who are charged with the collection and disbursement of the public revenue will prompt and rigid accountability be required.
Freedom of choice is the essence of all accountability.
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It has been found necessary to vest in every government, even the most democratic, some extraordinary, and, at first sight, alarming powers; trusting in public opinion, and subsequent accountability to modify the exercise of them.
Arouse the individual in the highest possible degree to the consciousness of personal accountability and the necessity of intelligent personal effort and self-help.
To have the trial a legal (that is, a common law) and true trial by jury, the presiding officers must be chosen by the people, and be entirely free from all dependence upon, and all accountability to, the executive and legislative branches of the government.