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accountability

[uh-koun-tuh-bil-i-tee] / əˌkaʊn təˈbɪl ɪ ti /
NOUN
responsibility
Synonyms


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MPs on the Business and Trade Committee will meet later this week to discuss launching an inquiry into the role of trade envoys and their accountability.

From BBC

But over the last year, much of the national conversation has drifted toward Pacific Palisades and away from Altadena — despite glaring shortcomings in both fires that deserve scrutiny and accountability.

From Los Angeles Times

Revenge may be a strong word, but accountability certainly isn’t.

From Salon

The appetite is for change, for greater transparency, and more accountability from an institution that can, at times, move slowly.

From BBC

"But there has to be some accountability to fix those things, we can't let those little moments slip in a game. It's costly," he added.

From Barron's